Z klasických kníh konfucionárstva. Zbierka výrokov a rozhovorov Konfucia s jeho žiakmi a súčasníkmi. Datovanie zbierky je neisté, podla výskumov vznikla v období okolo roku 400 pred n.l., teda približne 70 rokov po jeho smrti.
Mencius Knihy
Mencius bol čínsky filozof a jeden z hlavných interpretov konfucianizmu, považovaný za druhého najvýznamnejšieho mysliteľa po samotnom Konfuciovi. Podobne ako Konfucius cestoval po Číne a radil panovníkom s reformami. Jeho učenie kladie dôraz na vrodenú ľudskú dobrotu a dôležitosť etických cností. Mencius sa snažil o presadenie svojich myšlienok a ovplyvnenie sveta, avšak nakoniec sa stiahol z verejného života, sklamaný svojím neúspechom.
Z klasických kníh konfuciánstva. Zbierka výrokov a rozhovorov Konfucia s jeho žiakmi a súčasníkmi. Datovanie zbierky je neisté, podla výskumov vznikla v období okolo roku 400 pred n.l., teda približne 70 rokov po jeho smrti.
The Four Chinese Classics
- 544 stránok
- 20 hodin čítania
Discover 4 seminal masterworks of Chinese thought—Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching, the Analects of Confucius, the Chuang Tzu, and the Mencius—presented in one volume for the first time in nearly 2 centuries. Award-winning translator David Hinton offers fresh insights on the most influential texts on Taoism, Zen Buddhism, Chinese philosophy, and more. Hinton’s award–winning experience translating a wide range of ancient Chinese poets makes these books sing in English as never before. But these new versions are not only inviting and immensely readable—they also apply much-needed consistency to key philosophical terms in these texts, lending structural links and philosophical rigor heretofore unavailable in English. Breathing new life into these classics, Hinton’s new translations will stand as the definitive texts for our era. Perhaps the most broadly influential spiritual text in human history, Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching is the source of Taoist philosophy, which eventually developed into Ch’an (Zen) Buddhism. Equally influential in the social sphere, Confucius’ Analects is the source of social wisdom in China. The Chuang Tzu is the wild and wacky prose complement to the Tao Te Ching. And with its philosophical storytelling, the Mencius adds depth and complexity to Confucius’ vision.
The book of wisdom by Mencius, a philosopher and sage of Ancient China is presented here in hardcover with an authoritative English translation. Written during and shortly after the Warring States period of Chinese antiquity, the book of Mencius is a selection of conversational dialogues between the philosopher and his various disciples. Together they discuss all manner of topics, from living a happy and virtuous life to the principles of raising a family and educating the young. Breaking with Confucius himself, who venerated rulers and strong governance, Mencius argues for the right of common people to overthrow a repressive or brutal regime. The book is rich with analogy, examining the actions of the ancient kings and dukes of China in order to draw comparisons and enhance the lessons offered. In life, Mencius was a prominent figure who traveled and lectured widely, serving variously as an educator, official and scholar in the realms of ancient China.
First edition 1993. Hardcover with jacket. Brand new. Ships from USA.
