Essential Huainanzi: Liu An, King of Huainan

by John S. Major

Book Overview

Compiled in the second century B.C.E, the Huainanzi clarifies a crucial period in the development of Chinese conceptions of the cosmos, human nature, and the social order. Outlining "all that a modern monarch needs to know," the text emphasizes rigorous self-cultivation and mental discipline, attributing successful rule to a balance of broad knowledge, diligent application, and penetrating wisdom.

In 2010, the editors of this volume...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231159811
• ISBN13: 9780231159814
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher