Mencius (孟子)

Mencius (Mengzi), by the influential philosopher Mencius, published by Chinese University Press in Hong Kong in 2003. This is a scholarly paperback edition, presented in good condition. Mencius, who lived in the 4th century B.C., holds a position of immense importance in the Confucian tradition, second only to Confucius himself. This foundational text, *Mencius*, compiles his profound sayings and records his illuminating conversations with his contemporaries. Reading it alongside the *Analects* offers significant insight into the teachings of Confucius, providing a deeper understanding of classical Chinese thought. Mencius further developed many of Confucius's seminal ideas, exploring issues not directly addressed by his predecessor. He meticulously drew out the implications of Confucius's moral principles and reinterpreted them to suit the conditions of his own time. Recognized as the fullest of the four great Confucian texts, *Mencius* has been essential reading for Chinese scholars for two thousand years, and it continues to shed considerable light on the character and cultural heritage of the Chinese people. This is not a first edition and is not illustrated. The book is a paperback in good condition, with no dust jacket as issued for this edition.

• Author: Mencius
• Publisher: Chinese University Press
• Year: 2003
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• ISBN: 9789622018518