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Xunzi - Basic Writings (Paperback): Burton Watson

Xunzi - Basic Writings (Paperback)

Burton Watson

Series: Translations from the Asian Classics

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Xunzi asserted that the original nature of man is evil, differing on this point from Mencius, his famous predecessor in the Confucian school. In the most complete, well-ordered philosophical system of his day, Xunzi advocated the counteraction of man's evil through self-improvement, the pursuit of learning, the avoidance of obsession, and observance of ritual in life. Readers familiar with Xunzi's work will find that Burton Watson's lucid translation breathes new life into this classic. Those new to Xunzi will find his ideas on government, language, and order and safety in society surprisingly close to concerns of our own age.

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Imprint: Columbia University Press
Country of origin: United States
Series: Translations from the Asian Classics
Release date: May 2003
First published: May 2003
Translators: Burton Watson
Dimensions: 132 x 198 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 978-0-231-12965-7
Languages: English
Subtitles: Chinese
Categories: Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Non-Western philosophy > Oriental & Indian philosophy
Books > Philosophy > Non-Western philosophy > Oriental & Indian philosophy
LSN: 0-231-12965-3
Barcode: 9780231129657

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