Mencius -- A Must-Read for Youth Quality Education (Flowering Years Edition): A Must-Read for Youth Quality Education

Author: Zhong Lei
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: In China, the stories of "Meng Mu San Qian" (Meng Mu's Three Relocations) and "Meng Mu Duan Ji Zhu" (Meng Mu Cutting the Weaving Shuttle) are widely known. This visionary mother truly did not waste her efforts, as her son Meng Ke eventually became renowned in Chinese history, alongside Confucius as one of the "Kong Meng." Mengzi himself was revered as the "Yaseng" (Second Sage). In this nearly 35,000-word work, the author constructs a complete and vast Mengzi philosophical system. For thousands of years, countless scholars have meticulously analyzed this extensive doctrine, either through annotations, chapter summaries, or other methods like cross-references and personal insights, highlighting the values embedded in Mengzi's philosophy. Overall, the "Mengzi" (seven chapters) is a classic of ancient Chinese political science, ethics, philosophy, education, psychology, and even aesthetics, ranking as an encyclopedia of ancient Chinese knowledge. The fundamental point of this encyclopedia is Mengzi's view on human nature being inherently good, and the core political philosophy of benevolent governance in Mengzi's thought is derived from this perspective. Every discussion in the book revolves around human nature, human relationships, the way of life, and personal character. In short, it revolves around humans and human society. The depth of its arguments and the breadth of disciplines it covers qualify it as an ancient encyclopedia of human studies that is grand in scope and profound in thought. Chinese civilization, with its long history, has not only created material wealth like the Four Great Inventions but has also left behind many profound spiritual treasures, embodying the wisdom and intelligence of the descendants of Yan and Huang over thousands of years. These treasures hold extraordinary significance for improving the cultural literacy of the entire population, cultivating our morals and refined sentiments, and promoting socialist spiritual civilization. Adhering to the principles of introducing new works while carrying forward tradition, this library has carefully selected 28 classic traditional texts, reorganizing and compiling them with a two-color printing technique, complemented by numerous traditional Chinese paintings. This approach offers a fresh perspective and unique collectible value. The elegant writing, exquisite design, and affordable price make this series stand out.