The "Mozi" is a key philosophical work written by a major social
and political thinker of the fifth century B.C.E. It is one of the
few texts to survive the Warring States period (403-221 B.C.E.) and
is crucial to understanding the origins of Chinese philosophy and
two other foundational works, the "Mengzi" and the "Xunzi." Ian
Johnston provides an English translation of the entire "Mozi," as
well as the first bilingual edition in any European language to be
published in the West. His careful translation reasserts the
significance of the text's central doctrines, and his annotations
and contextual explanations add vivid historical and interpretive
dimensions.
Part 1 of the "Mozi" is called the "Epitomes" and contains seven
short essays on the elements of Mohist doctrine. Part 2, the "Core
Doctrines," establishes the ten central tenets of Mo Zi's ethical,
social, and political philosophy, while articulating his opposition
to Confucianism. Part 3, the "Canons and Explanations," comprises
observations on logic, language, disputation, ethics, science, and
other matters, written particularly in defense of Mohism. Part 4,
the "Dialogues," presents lively conversations between Master Mo
and various disciples, philosophical opponents, and potential
patrons. Part 5, the "Defense Chapters," details the principles and
practices of defensive warfare, a subject on which Master Mo was an
acknowledged authority. Now available to English-speaking readers
of all backgrounds, the Mozi is a rich and varied text, and this
bilingual edition provides an excellent tool for learning classical
Chinese.
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