Nan Huaijin Selected Works (Volume 10) Original Great Learning in Micro-Commentary

Author: Nan Huaijin
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Publish Date: 2003-09-17
Features: "The Great Learning" is one of the representative works of Confucianism, traditionally attributed to Zengzi (Zeng Can), a student of Confucius. Together with "The Doctrine of the Mean," "The Analects," and "Mencius," it forms the "Four Books," which were mandatory reading textbooks for scholars and students after the Song Dynasty. The text is structured around the principles of "illuminating virtue," "nearing the people," and "attaining perfection," and outlines the objectives of "investigating things," "extending knowledge," "sincerifying the mind," "rectifying the heart," "cultivating the self," "regulating the family," "governing the state," and "peacefully subduing the world," providing a systematic discussion on the relationship between moral cultivation and social politics. It has had a profound influence on ancient Chinese thought and culture. This book is a lecture record by the renowned scholar Nan Huaijin on "The Great Learning." The title "The Original Great Learning" refers to the ancient text "The Great Learning" in the "Xiao Dai Liji." With his extensive knowledge, the author compiles a wealth of historical and literary allusions to reveal the profound meanings in "The Great Learning," offering both intellectual enjoyment and life insights. Authorized by the author and the original publishing house, Taiwan Lao Gu Cultural Enterprise Company, the revised edition (January 2003) is published for research purposes.