Selected Reviews of Xunzi - A New Century Classic Reader of Ancient Chinese Philosophy

Author: Hui Jixing
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Xunzi was a renowned thinker during the Warring States period. His philosophical system synthesized the ideas of the pre-Qin scholars and covered a wide range of topics, including philosophy, politics, economics, literature, ethics, military strategy, and natural sciences. The influence of Xunzi's thought on Chinese culture and history is profound, with scholars like Liang Qichao even arguing that it surpasses that of Confucianism. This book selects representative chapters from Xunzi for annotations and commentary. It categorizes and introduces Xunzi's thought systematically, supplemented with illustrations to enhance readers' visual understanding.
The features of this book are as follows:
First, it strives to provide a comprehensive and systematic analysis of Xunzi's thought. From a modern academic perspective, the book offers concise summaries and discussions of Xunzi's ideas and theories, presenting his major philosophical viewpoints and theoretical contributions to readers.
Second, the selected original texts have clear themes and relatively complete chapters.
Third, the discussions are accessible and the annotations are brief and to the point. The book aims to explain complex ideas in an easy-to-understand manner, with annotations that are straightforward, allowing readers to grasp Xunzi's thought more easily and appreciate his writings.