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Chinese Moral Maxims

Chinese Moral Maxims

Davis, John Francis

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PhilosophyReligion General Fiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 116257304X
ISBN13: 9781162573045
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Chinese Moral Maxims is a book written by Sir John Francis Davis that provides a comprehensive collection of moral and ethical teachings from traditional Chinese culture. The book is divided into various sections, each covering different aspects of Chinese philosophy and morality.The first section of the book focuses on Confucianism, the dominant school of thought in Chinese philosophy. It covers topics such as filial piety, loyalty, respect for elders, and the importance of education.The second section of the book covers Taoism, another major school of thought in Chinese philosophy. This section discusses the concept of the Tao, or the way, and the importance of living in harmony with nature.The third section of the book covers Buddhism, which was introduced to China in the first century AD. This section covers topics such as compassion, karma, and the importance of meditation.The final section of the book covers other important moral and ethical teachings from Chinese culture, including the importance of honesty, humility, and self-discipline.Overall, Chinese Moral Maxims provides a valuable insight into the traditional moral and ethical teachings of Chinese culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese philosophy and culture.1910. As among the sayings contained, it is observed that a man's conversation is the mirror of his thoughts, so the maxims of a people may be considered as a medium which reflects with tolerable accuracy the existing state of their manners and ways of thinking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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