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    Chinese Thinkers Through the Ages: The Wisdom of Confucius, The Wisdom of Mao, and Classics in Chinese Philosophy
    Chinese Thinkers Through the Ages: The Wisdom of Confucius, The Wisdom of Mao, and Classics in Chinese Philosophy
    Chinese Thinkers Through the Ages: The Wisdom of Confucius, The Wisdom of Mao, and Classics in Chinese Philosophy
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    Chinese Thinkers Through the Ages: The Wisdom of Confucius, The Wisdom of Mao, and Classics in Chinese Philosophy

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    From the I Ching to The Little Red Book: Two thousand years of wisdom from some of China’s greatest philosophers and political thinkers.

    The Wisdom of Confucius: Whether considering his own life, human nature, or a society’s responsibilities, Confucius’s teachings emphasize morality, social relationships, justice, and sincerity. He pursued social and political reform, leaving a legacy of wisdom that remains vital today. Organized by topic and accompanied with contextual footnotes, this collection of quotations and lessons is often as entertaining as it is educational.
     
    The Wisdom of Mao: In this collection of essays, China’s Chairman Mao Tse-Tung explains his interpretation of Marxism-Leninism that became known as Maoism. From examining the root causes of societal shifts to explaining the necessity of guerilla-based revolution, Mao mixes his philosophical positions with the history of the Chinese people.

    Classics in Chinese Philosophy: An anthology of the most important philosophical texts in Chinese history, from Confucius and the I Ching to Mao Tse-Tung and Yu-Lan Fung.
     
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPhilosophical Library Open Road
    Release dateJul 17, 2018
    ISBN9781504054867
    Chinese Thinkers Through the Ages: The Wisdom of Confucius, The Wisdom of Mao, and Classics in Chinese Philosophy

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