| Author |
Guan, Zhong, -646 BCE |
| Title |
管子 — Volume 02 : Chapters 6-10
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| Alternate Title |
Guanzi — Volume 02 : Chapters 6-10
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanzi_(text)
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| Credits |
Produced by Ni-Yen Wu
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| Summary |
"管子 — Volume 02 : Chapters 6-10" by Zhong Guan is a historical treatise composed during the Warring States period in ancient China. This work belongs to the genre of philosophical texts, specifically addressing political theory and governance. The text explores complex topics such as statecraft, military strategy, and moral governance, intending to illuminate principles that can lead to a well-ordered society through disciplined leadership and clear laws. In these chapters, Zhong Guan expounds on the critical importance of harmonizing political authority and social order. He emphasizes that successful governance relies not merely on the enforcement of laws but on the moral integrity of leaders, the fairness of rewards and punishments, and the welfare of the people. The text challenges leaders to know their people and adapt their strategies according to the underlying dynamics of society, including the economic and environmental conditions. The author provides insights on the meticulous planning required for military ventures and statecraft, asserting that proper knowledge of both nature and human affairs is indispensable for a ruler aiming to achieve stability and prosperity for their state. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Chinese |
| LoC Class |
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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| Subject |
Philosophy, Chinese
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| Subject |
Chinese classics
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7484 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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