Mencius

Author: Xiao Zhu: Wan Lihua
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is the most important Confucian classic after the Analects, recording the main words and deeds of Mencius throughout his life. It prominently records Mencius' political thought advocating benevolence and righteousness, opposing tyranny and military conquest, as well as his people-centered philosophy of "the people are the most important, the state comes next, and the ruler is the least." The entire book features vivid language, profound metaphors, compelling arguments, and a majestic literary style, exerting significant influence in Chinese history.