Nan Huaijin Selected Works: Volume 2. Laozi Says, Mencius Parallels

Author: Nan Huaijin
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: The Tao Te Ching, also known as The Classic of the Way and Virtue, is one of the most renowned classics of the Taoist school and Taoism in China. It encompasses the wisdom of generations, vast and profound, with its concise five thousand characters centered around the concept of "the Way." It constructs a philosophical system that ranges from the governance of emperors to the self-cultivation of hermits, containing an extraordinary wealth of wisdom. This book is a lecture record by the renowned Taiwanese scholar Nan Huaijin on The Tao Te Ching. With his profound knowledge of history and literature and keen social insight, the author provides a thorough elucidation, correction, and citation of the text's meaning, characterized by its clarity and accessibility. It has made valuable contributions to popularizing traditional Chinese culture, simplifying profound ancient texts, and making specialized academic knowledge accessible to the general public. The book also includes a bibliography of historical studies on The Tao Te Ching. Originally published by the Lao Gu Cultural Enterprise Company in Taiwan, this book has undergone multiple revisions by the author based on his own insights since its debut in 1980. It is now authorized for publication by the author and the original publishing house as the revised 6th edition of Lao Gu (1994) for research purposes.
Mencius is a classic of Confucianism and one of the most important sources for studying the life and teachings of Mencius. Many inspiring and timeless maxims have originated from it. This book is a lecture record by the renowned scholar Nan Huaijin on Mencius. The author employs the method of "combining classics and history," taking the original text of Mencius as the "classic" and the social background and activities of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods as the "history," supplemented by various historical stories and social phenomena. Through this approach, the author provides an in-depth explanation of Mencius's character and the influence of his thoughts on how to conduct oneself in life. It allows readers to effortlessly and profoundly absorb the influence of traditional Chinese culture in a lively and engaging atmosphere, enhancing their knowledge of history and literature, and gaining wisdom for life. The book also includes a bibliography of historical studies on Mencius. Originally published by the Lao Gu Cultural Enterprise Company in Taiwan, this book has undergone multiple revisions by the author based on his own insights since its debut in 1980. It is now authorized for publication by the author and the original publishing house as the revised 6th edition of Lao Gu (1994) for research purposes.