Mencius: A Classic Collection of Chinese Literature

Author: Wan Lihua
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
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 documents Mencius' political thought advocating benevolence and righteousness, opposing tyranny and military conquest, as well as his people-centered philosophy expressed as "the people come first, the state comes second, and the ruler comes last." The entire book features vivid language, profound metaphors, compelling arguments, and a majestic tone, exerting significant influence on Chinese history. This book is the most important Confucian classic after the Analects, recording the main words and deeds of Mencius throughout his life, prominently documenting Mencius' political thought advocating benevolence and righteousness, opposing tyranny and military conquest, as well as his people-centered philosophy expressed as "the people come first, the state comes second, and the ruler comes last." The entire book features vivid language, profound metaphors, compelling arguments, and a majestic tone, exerting significant influence on Chinese history.