Essence of Mozi

Author: Xia Jingsen
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: The Essence of Mozi is one of the "Classics Essence Series" published by Shanghai Education Publishing House. Mozi was a highly renowned thinker during the Warring States period in China. The "Mohism" he established had a significant influence at the time. Mencius, a descendant of Confucianism who stood in opposition to Mohism, once said: "The words of Yang Chu, Mozi, and Di were everywhere in the world. If people did not follow Yang, they followed Mo." Mozi was also an outstanding social activist. He put his academic beliefs and political views into practice, embodying the principle of "risking one's life and limbs for the benefit of the world." His words and ideas were compiled in the book Mozi.