Selected and Commented on Works of Xunzi

Author: Hu Jixing
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Xunzi was a renowned thinker during the Warring States period. His philosophical system synthesized the ideas of the pre-Qin scholars and covered a wide range of topics, including philosophy, politics, economics, literature, ethics, military strategy, and natural sciences. The influence of Xunzi's thought on Chinese culture and history is profound, with scholars like Liang Qichao even arguing that it surpasses Confucianism. This book selects representative chapters from Xunzi for annotation and commentary. It categorizes and introduces Xunzi's thought systematically, accompanied by illustrations to enhance readers' visual understanding.
The features of this book are as follows:
First, it strives to provide a comprehensive and systematic analysis of Xunzi's thought. From a modern academic perspective, the book summarizes and discusses Xunzi's ideas and theories in a concise manner, presenting his main philosophical viewpoints and theoretical contributions to readers.
Second, the selected original texts have clear themes and relatively complete chapters.
Third, the explanations are easy to understand, with brief and concise annotations. The book aims to explain profound ideas in simple terms, with annotations that are straightforward, allowing readers to grasp Xunzi's thought more easily and appreciate his writings.