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- The Philosophy of Xunzi sheds light on the teachings of a disciplined thinker who contradicted conventional schools of Confucian thought.
- Author(s): Kurtis Hagen
- 288 Pages
- Philosophy, Eastern
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"The Philosophy of Xunzi" sheds light on the teachings of a disciplined thinker who contradicted conventional schools of Confucian thought. Living in a time of great instability and discord, Xunzi came to believe that man's desires, if left unchecked, would lead to ruin, and so advocated a system of strict societal controls. His best-known disciple took a more extreme stance, likely coloring history's view of Xunzi. This new examination of his complex, sometimes harsh ideas, uncovers a deeper humanity and a restrained optimism in his writings, giving them new relevance for present-day Confucians and Western thinkers.Book Synopsis
The Philosophy of Xunzi sheds light on the teachings of a disciplined thinker who contradicted conventional schools of Confucian thought. Living in a time of great instability and discord, Xunzi came to believe that man's desires, if left unchecked, would lead to ruin, and so advocated a system of strict societal controls. His best-known disciple took a more extreme stance, likely coloring history's view of Xunzi. This new examination of his complex, sometimes harsh ideas, uncovers a deeper humanity and a restrained optimism in his writings, giving them new relevance for present-day Confucians and Western thinkers.Dimensions (Overall): 8.98 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x .41 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: Eastern
Publisher: Open Court
Format: Paperback
Author: Kurtis Hagen
Language: English
Street Date: February 15, 2007
TCIN: 94313995
UPC: 9780812695977
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-1911
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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