Han Feizi, the Art of Statecraft in Early China (Vol.1) - by Jens ØStergaard Petersen & Yuri Pines & Christoph Harbsmeier (Hardcover)

Name: Han Feizi, the Art of Statecraft in Early China (Vol.1) - by Jens ØStergaard Petersen & Yuri Pines & Christoph Harbsmeier (Hardcover)
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Volume 1 of a 2-volume set: This annotated translation of Han Feizi introduces one of China's most controversial political texts.
Author(s): Jens ØStergaard Petersen & Yuri Pines & Christoph Harbsmeier
452 Pages
History, Asia

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About the Book

This translation introduces the reader to Han Feizi, one of the masterpieces of early Chinese political thought. Deplored for its cynicism, authoritarianism and assault on moralising discourse, the text was also admired for its wit, humour, incisiveness, and political realism.

Book Synopsis

Volume 1 of a 2-volume set: This annotated translation of Han Feizi introduces one of China's most controversial political texts. Generations of Chinese literati have deplored Han Feizi's cynical assault on moralising discourse, blatant authoritarianism, and gleeful derision of fellow intellectuals. Yet many were attracted to the text's practical advice, especially its advocacy of reliance on impartial standards rather than on the personal qualities of the leaders (who may be dupes, selfish, or both). And many more admired the text's incisiveness, wit, humour, and realistic approach to politics.
The new translation makes the text's political philosophy and its literary gems accessible to the interested readers.
For Volume 2 see: brill.com/edcollbook/title/71794.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.38 Inches (H) x 6.41 Inches (W) x 1.16 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.74 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 452

Genre: History

Sub-Genre: Asia

Publisher: Brill

Theme: General

Format: Hardcover

Author: Jens ØStergaard Petersen & Yuri Pines & Christoph Harbsmeier

Language: English

Street Date: December 6, 2024

TCIN: 1007043302

UPC: 9789004699076

Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-7685

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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