Research on Mohism: Modern Interpretations of Mozi's Teachings

Author: Xu Xiyuan
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Publish Date: 2001-02-01
Features: "A Study on Mohism" is one of the finest works on Mohism that I have encountered so far. The author reexamines Mohism from a new interdisciplinary perspective that intersects natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, giving Mohism a new vitality of wisdom. The author's thinking is broad and insightful, with pioneering analysis. Particularly from the dimension of scientific methodology, the book elaborates on observation, experimentation, analogy, reductio ad absurdum, comparison, induction, dialectics, and the Three Table Methods, as well as arguments on political, economic, scientific, military, logical, and management thoughts. It is well-supported by evidence and demonstrates strong theoretical appeal, making it a significant contribution to the advancement of Mohism studies.
"A Study on Mohism" is an outstanding monograph on intellectual research. The author, with a broad perspective spanning philosophy, political science, economics, natural sciences, military science, logic, and management, presents the essence and core of Mohism's thought, illuminating the brilliant spark of Mohist wisdom. It imparts a fresh vitality to Mohism, accurately grasping historical materials while reflecting a rigorous scientific spirit and employing philosophical dialectical methods. For example, the exposition of Mohism's management thought embodies the essential characteristics of Eastern management culture: "human-centered, virtue-first, and valuing humanity."
In summary, this is an invaluable work.