Yan's Family Precepts

Author: Yan Zhipu
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Publish Date: 2007-01-03
Features: "The Family Precepts of Yan" consists of seven volumes and twenty chapters. It discusses the methods of learning, establishing oneself, and managing the family, refutes the errors of the customs in the northern and southern dynasties, and also covers calligraphy, painting, phonetics, and etymology. It examines allusions, ranks literary and artistic works, and serves as guidance for his descendants. Based on Confucian thought, the author emphasizes self-improvement, helping others, loving people, and understanding others, strictly adhering to the ethical order of a father's kindness to his son, a brother's friendship with his younger brother, and friends' trustworthiness. He advocates practical application of knowledge and opposes ignorance and incompetence. This book includes all seven volumes.