Man Mode: 3,000 Years of Wise Sayings About Male Virtues (Celestial Category)

Author: Li Si
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: What is a man? How can one be considered a true man? The Man Model gathers descriptions of men's character and image from Western classic literature, philosophy, and historical works since Homer, opening a window for us to contemplate the way of men. Through this window, readers see knights of the knightly era, gentlemen of the gentleman era, wise men, men in the family, gentlemen of the gentleman era, romance, and confusion. The selections include both philosophical and moral reflections on men's character, from Aristotle to Augustine, to Bacon, analyzing the subtleties of male virtues, as well as powerful defenses of men's sexuality, from Cato of Rome to de Gaulle to Kennedy, with admonitory sayings about selecting the worthy, worth deep reflection. There are also vivid portrayals of men's images and models, from Odysseus in Homer to medieval romantic knights, to Winston Churchill's courageous and composed demeanor in the face of crisis—all embodying the essence of classic masculine temperament. It leaves a deep impression. Opening such a book, whether by diligent study or casual browsing, or by gaining benefits for body and mind through connection with the past, or by deriving pleasure from a limited perspective, or by laughing at amusing anecdotes, readers are sure to gain some valuable and interesting insights.