Yan's Family Precepts

Author: Yan Zhipu [Southern and Northern Dynasties], compiled by He Guiqin
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The "Yan Shi Jia Xun" consists of seven volumes and twenty chapters. It discusses the methods of learning, establishing oneself, and managing a household, refutes the errors of the customs of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, and also covers calligraphy, painting, phonetics, and etymology, as well as evaluating literary and artistic works to instruct 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 keeping their word. The book advocates practical learning and opposes ignorance. This book includes all seven volumes.