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Confucius: Doctrine of the Mean
Paperback
PhilosophyConfucianismGeneral Eastern Religions
Publisher Price: $23.99
ISBN13: 9781397667779
Publisher: Left of Brain Books
Published: Apr 25 2025
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.09 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
A cornerstone of Confucian thought, The Doctrine of the Mean offers a profound exploration of ethical and social harmony rooted in personal virtue. This essential text outlines the concept of 'jen'-often translated as 'human-heartedness'-and its role in cultivating the 'chun tzu', or 'superior person, ' who governs and influences others by moral example rather than force.
Framed within the broader turmoil of ancient China's Warring States period, the work presents a vision of stability through adherence to 'li', the guiding principles of social order and propriety. Through this lens, Confucius advocates for a society shaped by reciprocal relationships, ethical self-cultivation, and reverence for tradition.
This enduring classic reveals the moral architecture that underpins Confucianism and its lasting legacy in East Asian thought. It remains a vital guide to understanding how personal virtue can serve as the foundation for lasting social harmony.
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