The Book of Master Mo by Mo Zi
The philosophies of an ancient Chinese master Very little is known about Master Mo, or the school he founded. However, the book containing his philosophical ideas has survived centuries of neglect and is today recognised as a fundamental work of ancient Chinese philosophy. The book contains sections explaining the ten key doctrines of Mohism; lively dialogues between Master Mo and his followers; a discussion of ancient warfare; and an extraordinary series of chapters that include the first examples of logic, dialectics and epistemology in Chinese philosophy. The ideas discussed in>The Book of Master Mo--ethics, anti-imperialism, and a political hierarchy based on merit--remain as relevant as ever, and the work is vital to understanding ancient Chinese philosophy. For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
A landmark endeavour * Asia Times *
A magnificent and valuable achievement * Journal of Chinese Studies *
Eminently readable and at the same time remarkably accurate..Johnston's work will be the standard for a long time * China Review International *
Compelling and engaging reading...while at the same time preserving the diction and rhetorical style of the original Chinese * New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies *
A magnificent and valuable achievement * Journal of Chinese Studies *
Eminently readable and at the same time remarkably accurate..Johnston's work will be the standard for a long time * China Review International *
Compelling and engaging reading...while at the same time preserving the diction and rhetorical style of the original Chinese * New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies *
Ian Johnston has an MA in Latin, a PhD in Greek and a PhD in Chinese, and was Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Sydney University until his retirement. He has published translations of Galen's medical writings, early Chinese poetry (Singing of Scented Grass and Waiting for the Owl), and early Chinese philosophical works (the Mozi and - with Wang Ping - the Daxue and Zhongyong). In 2011 he was awarded the NSW Premier's Prize and the PEN medallion for translation.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780141392103 |
| ISBN 10 | 014139210X |
| Title | The Book of Master Mo |
| Author | Mo Zi |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-11-07 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |