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The Book of Master Mo (Paperback, Ed)
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The Book of Master Mo (Paperback, Ed)
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A key work of ancient Chinese philosophy is brought back to life in
Ian Johnston's compelling and definitive translation, new to
Penguin Classics. Very little is known about Master Mo, or the
school he founded. However, the book containing his philosphical
ideas has survived centuries of neglect and is today recognised as
a fundamental work of ancient Chinese philosophy. The book contains
sections explaining the ten key doctrines of Mohism; lively
dialogues between Master Mo and his followers; discussion of
ancient warfare; and an extraordinary series of chapters that
include the first examples of logic, dialectics and epistemology in
Chinese philosophy. The ideas discussed in The Book of Master Mo -
ethics, anti-imperalism, and a political hierarchy based on merit -
remain as relevant as ever, and the work is vital to understanding
ancient Chinese philosophy. Translator Ian Johnston has an MA in
Latin, a PhD in Greek and a PhD in Chinese, and was Associate
Professor of Neurosurgery at Sydney University until his
retirement. He has published translations of Galen's medical
writings, early Chinese poetry (Singing of Scented Grass and
Waiting for the Owl), and early Chinese philosophical works (the
Mozi and - with Wang Ping - the Daxue and Zhongyong). In 2011 he
was awarded the NSW Premier's Prize and the PEN medallion for
translation. Unlike previous translations, this version includes
the complete text. It also includes an introduction and explanatory
endnotes. 'A landmark endeavour' - Asia Times 'A magnificent and
valuable achievement' - Journal of Chinese Studies 'Eminently
readable and at the same time remarkably accurate...Johnston's work
will be the standard for a long time' - China Review International
'Compelling and engaging reading...while at the same time
preserving the diction and rhetorical style of the original
Chinese' - New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies
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