Selected Works of Nan Huaijin (Volume 2) Laozi Speaks · Mencius Parallels

Author: Nan Huaijin
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Publish Date: 2003-09-17
Features: The Tao Te Ching, also known as The Classic of the Way and Virtue, is one of the most renowned classics of the Chinese Taoist school and Taoism. It encompasses the wisdom of generations, vast and profound, with its concise five thousand characters centered around the concept of "the Way." It constructs a philosophical system that ranges from the governance of emperors to the self-cultivation of hermits, containing an extraordinary wealth of wisdom. This book is a lecture record by the renowned Taiwanese scholar Nan Huaijin on The Tao Te Ching. With his profound knowledge of literature and history and keen social insight, the author provides a thorough elucidation, correction, and citation of the text's meaning, characterized by its clarity and accessibility. It makes a valuable contribution to popularizing traditional Chinese culture, simplifying ancient classics, and democratizing specialized academic knowledge. The book also includes a bibliography of historical studies on The Tao Te Ching. Originally published by the Taiwan Lao Gu Cultural Enterprise Company, this book has undergone multiple revisions by the author based on his personal insights since its debut in 1980. It is now authorized for publication by the original publisher and the author, based on the 1994 sixth edition of Lao Gu, for research purposes.
Mencius is a classic of Confucianism and one of the most important sources for studying the life and teachings of Mencius. Many inspiring and timeless maxims have originated from it. This book is a lecture record by the renowned scholar Nan Huaijin on Mencius. The author adopts the method of "combining classics and history," using the original text of Mencius as the "classic" and the social background and activities of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods as the "history," supplemented by various historical stories and social phenomena. Through this approach, the author provides an in-depth exploration of Mencius's character and its influence on his way of life and thought. It allows readers to effortlessly and profoundly absorb the essence of traditional Chinese culture in a lively and engaging manner, enriching their knowledge of literature and history while gaining wisdom for life. The book also includes a bibliography of historical studies on Mencius. Originally published by the Taiwan Lao Gu Cultural Enterprise Company, this book has undergone multiple revisions by the author based on his personal insights since its debut in 1980. It is now authorized for publication by the original publisher and the author, based on the 1994 sixth edition of Lao Gu, for research purposes.