Mozi Fast Reading -- The World-Saving Ascetic: The World-Saving Ascetic

Author: Zhou Fumei
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The books here are something you must read at least once in your lifetime, whether you are ten, thirty, or seventy years old! A minimalist reading list of Chinese culture. From the vast collection of ancient classics, sixty works have been selected for the first time to present a comprehensive and lively portrayal of the style and appearance of Chinese culture over five thousand years. Renowned scholars from Taiwan review classical texts with a 21st-century perspective, traversing time and space, guiding you into the "unfenced museum of Chinese culture." The Treasury of Chinese Classics also includes the original texts or essential excerpts, not only emphasizing the indispensability of the originals but also guiding dedicated readers to progress step by step from easy to advanced.
Mozi, styled Mo and named Zai, was a native of Lu during the early Warring States period. He lived from the mid-5th century BCE to the early 4th century BCE, roughly between Confucius and Mencius, and was contemporary with the second and third generations of Confucian disciples. He was estimated to be around 80 to 90 years old. Mozi was a thinker, scientist, and a dedicated practitioner who sought to save the world. His doctrines flourished for over two hundred years during the Warring States period, coexisting with Confucianism as one of the "prominent schools of thought." His life's mission was to practice righteousness to benefit society.