Han Fei Tzu by Burton Watson

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Han Fei Tzu by Burton Watson

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Han Fei Tzu (280?-233 BC) was a prince of the ruling house of Han. A representative of the Fa-chia, or legalist, school of philosophy, he produced the final exposition of its theories. His handbook deals with the problem of preserving and strengthening the state.

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Han Fei Tzu by Burton Watson

Representative of the Fachia, or Legalist, school of philosophy, the writings of Han Fei Tzu (280?-233 B.C.) confront the issues of preserving and strengthening the state. His lessons remain timely as scholars continue to examine the nature and use of power. Burton Watson provides a new preface and a helpful introduction.
Burton Watson is one of the world's best-known translators from the Chinese and Japanese. His translations include The Lotus Sutra, The Vimalakirti Sutra, Ryokan: Zen Monk-Poet of Japan, Saigyo: Poems of a Mountain Home, and The Columbia Book of Chinese Poetry: From Early Times to the Thirteenth Century, all published by Columbia.
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ISBN 13 9780231086097
ISBN 10 0231086091
Title Han Fei Tzu
Author Burton Watson
Series Translations From The Asian Classics
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Columbia University Press
Year published 1964-02-22
Number of pages 134
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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