Virtue Politics: Mencius on kingly rule (372-289 BC)

Mencius advocated Confucian morality and wandered from state to state lobbying sovereigns. Mingyuan Hu selects and translates four dialogues exemplary of this thinking, which has been pivotal to political thinking in China.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2023
Publisher: Hermits United

Mencius, a proponent of Confucian morality, fervently advocated for ruling through virtue during the tumultuous period of the Warring States. As various ideas of effective governance flourished, Mencius embarked on a journey similar to his predecessor, Confucius, traversing the states and engaging with sovereigns to promote his vision. Mencian virtue politics has played a crucial role in shaping political thought in China, although it may be most appealing to scholars. In this book, Mingyuan Hu has carefully selected and translated four dialogues that exemplify this profound thinking. This volume is part of the Erstwhile Series, offering valuable insights into the philosophical and ethical principles of ancient China.
Mencius, a fervent advocate of Confucian morality, fervently advocated for ruling through virtue during the tumultuous period of the Warring States. As various ideas of effective governance flourished, Mencius embarked on a journey similar to his predecessor, Confucius, traversing the states and engaging with sovereigns to promote his vision. Mencian virtue politics has played a crucial role in shaping political thought in China, although it may be most appealing to scholars. In this book, Mingyuan Hu has carefully selected and translated four dialogues that exemplify this profound thinking. This volume is part of the Erstwhile Series, offering valuable insights into the philosophical and ethical principles of ancient China.

Mencius, a proponent of Confucian morality, fervently advocated for ruling through virtue during the tumultuous period of the Warring States. As various ideas of effective governance flourished, Mencius embarked on a journey similar to his predecessor, Confucius, traversing the states and engaging with sovereigns to promote his vision. Mencian virtue politics has played a crucial role in shaping political thought in China, although it may be most appealing to scholars. In this book, Mingyuan Hu has carefully selected and translated four dialogues that exemplify this profound thinking. This volume is part of the Erstwhile Series, offering valuable insights into the philosophical and ethical principles of ancient China.

Mencius, a proponent of Confucian morality, fervently advocated for ruling through virtue during the tumultuous period of the Warring States. As various ideas of effective governance flourished, Mencius embarked on a journey similar to his predecessor, Confucius, traversing the states and engaging with sovereigns to promote his vision. Mencian virtue politics has played a crucial role in shaping political thought in China, although it may be most appealing to scholars. In this book, Mingyuan Hu has carefully selected and translated four dialogues that exemplify this profound thinking. This volume is part of the Erstwhile Series, offering valuable insights into the philosophical and ethical principles of ancient China.

Weight: 65g
Dimension: 150 x 111 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781739115616
Edition number: Bilingual ed