Mencius / translated [from the Chinese] with an introduction by D.C. Lau

Mencius. Lau, D. C. (Dim Cheuk)

1970, 1st Penguin Edition. Harmondsworth: Penguin. Good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #336655
ISBN: 0140442286

Physical description: 280 pages 19 cm. Translation of Mêng-tzu. Contents: Book I-Book VII, Part A-B. -- Appendix 1: The dating of events in the life of Mencius -- Appendix 2: Early traditions about Mencius -- Appendix 3: The text of the Mencius -- Appendix 4: Ancient history as understood by Mencius -- Appendix 5: On Mencius' use of the method of analogy in argument -- Textual notes -- Glossary of personal and place names. Summary: The Mencius is the most beautifully written and perhaps the most authoritative of the Four Books that make up the essential Confucian corpus. Subjects: Mencius fl. 300 B.C. Conduct of life. Philosophy, Chinese. Philosophy, Chinese To 221 B.C. Confucianism. Philosophy, Confucian. Genre: Bibliography.

Price: €12.95