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One of the set of Library of Chinese Classics--published in a Chinese-English facing pages format as an introduction to the great body of traditional Chinese literature, history and philosophy.
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While "Mencius" may be generally more 'accessible' when compared with other classical Chinese texts, as P. J. Ivanhoe observes, it is still a challenge to capture in translation the flavor of its fine prose and the force of its arguments. This, I think, is precisely what Bloom sets out to do, and we are richly rewarded for her effort. Her translation is eminently reliable and has a graceful directness and simplicity. Ivanhoe's introduction helpfully highlights key ethical, political, and religious views and relates them to relevant contemporary philosophical debates. This book will be widely used and consulted by scholars.--Alan K. L. Chan, National University of Singapore
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Mencius (372-298 BC) was one of the greatest Chinese philosophers, focusing on political theory and practice. Mencius, like Confucius, believed that rulers were divinely placed in order to guarantee peace and order among the people they rule. Unlike Confucius, Mencius believed that if a ruler failed to bring peace and order about, then the people could be absolved of all loyalty to that ruler and were justified to revolt.
D. C. Lau is a Professor at the University of Hong Kong.
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- PublisherHunan Publishing House
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 7543820854
- ISBN 13 9787543820852
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages354
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Mencius. Translated into English by Arthur Waley, translated into Modern Chinese by Yang Bojun. (= Library of Chinese Classics, Chinese-English).
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Beijing (Peking): Foreign language press, 1999
ISBN 10: 7543820854
ISBN 13: 9787543820852
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Condition: Gut. (4), 354, (2) Seiten. Chinese-English parallel text. - Overall a bit dusty, paper slightly browned. Otherwise, however, good to very good copy. - Chinesisch-englischer Paralleltext. - Schutzumschlag am oberen Kapital bestoßen. Insgesamt etwas angestaubt, Papier leicht gebräunt. Sonst jedoch gutes bis sehr gutes Exemplar. ISBN: 7543820854 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 850 Gr. 8° (22,5-25 cm) Orig.-Pappband mit goldgeprägtem Rückentitel, Blindprägung auf dem Deckel und illustriertem Orig.-Schutzumschlag. [Hardcover / fest gebunden]. Seller Inventory # 2144374
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Mencius(Chinese Edition)
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Hunan People's Publishing House, 1999
ISBN 10: 7543820854
ISBN 13: 9787543820852
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Mencius (Library of Chinese Classics: Chinese-English edition)
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hardcover. Condition: As New. 1999 Hardcover 1st Edition. Text is in Chinese & English. Very faint shelf wear to DJ. Pages clean & unmarked. Seller Inventory # FF1-5-25-25-06
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