Ancient Sage Philosophy and Modern Management

Author: Li Wenzheng
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Mr. Li Wenzheng, after graduating from the Philosophy Department of Central University (now Southeast University) in the 1940s, applied the great wisdom of philosophy to business operations and became one of the most renowned entrepreneurs in Indonesia today. At the peak of his career and having transcended the realm of "doing as one pleases," the author combined the philosophical inner strength nurtured since his youth with his extensive experience and insights from the brilliant operation of his business, presenting the world with the true principles of wealth and life enlightenment as the essence of "scholarly spirit and merchant talent."
In this book, the author navigates with ease among the sages of Taoism, Confucianism, Legalism, and the Military School, interpreting modern business operations through the philosophy of ancient sages. It unites the divine way, the human way, and the merchant way under the wisdom of philosophy, using the divine and human ways to explain the merchant way and unveil the profound insights of the merchant way. The book highlights and elevates the "human"—human resources, human governance, human organization, human teamwork, and human wisdom—directing the construction of a harmonious society through the healthy development of people.
With profound philosophy and deep management experience, the author demonstrates to the world the significance of ancient sages' wisdom and purpose in the context of modern technological civilization for business operations. It also reveals the vital role of profound humanistic cultivation in the successful business operations of entrepreneurs. Regarding the philosophy of ancient sages and the strategies of modern business operations, the author presents them in a natural and eloquent manner, like pearls strung together, offering enlightenment without the feeling of obscurity or heaviness. It is truly the true manual for lifelong cultivation of successful entrepreneurs.