Basic writings

by Xunzi

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Title Statements

Full title :Basic writings. / Translated by Burton Watson.

Summary

Hsün Tzu (born ca. 312 B.C.) set forth the most complete, well-ordered philosophical system of his day. Although basically Confucian, he differed with Mencius, his famous predecessor in the Confucian school, by asserting that the original nature of man is evil. To counteract this evil, he advocated self-improvement, the pursuit of leaning, the avoidance of obsession, and constant attention to ritual in all areas of life. He also expounded on such objects as military affairs, Heaven, music, and the rectification of names. On government, Hsün Tzu believed that the rulers of a nation should play a crucial role in the process of education and uplifting the population. With a translation by the noted scholar Burton Watson, "Basic Writings" includes an introduction to the philosopher in relation to Chinese history and thought. -- From publisher's description.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:1963.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Columbia University Press
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:1963.

The Physical Object

Description:vi, 177 pages : 21 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0231086075, 9780231086073, 0231106890, 9780231106894, 0231086067, 9780231086066, 0023106890, 9780023106897, 0023106891
oclc:ocm00688763
LC Classification:B128.H66
Dewey Decimal:181.11

Subjects

Morale -- Histoire. -- Chine Philosophie -- 340-245 av. j.-c. -- Chi… Philosophie chinoise -- Jusqu'à 221 av.… Philosophie confucéenne Philosophy Philosophy, Chinese Philosophy, Chinese -- 221 B.C.-960 A.D Philosophy, Chinese -- To 221 B.C Philosophy, Confucian To 221 B.C Watson, Burton Xunzi