The Book of Master Mo

Name: The Book of Master Mo
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141392103
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The Book of Master Mo is a collection of philosophical teachings by the ancient Chinese thinker Mo Zi, focusing on practical ethics and governance. It promotes the concept of "universal love" and argues against offensive warfare, advocating for a society based on merit and equality. This work is essential for understanding the roots of Mohism and its impact on Chinese intellectual history.
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You might enjoy this text if you're intrigued by ancient Chinese philosophy and ethical systems. It delves into themes of universal love, meritocracy, and social order, making it a fascinating read for admirers of political philosophy and those interested in exploring diverse intellectual traditions.

The Book of Master Mo

Contains sections explaining the ten key doctrines of Mohism; lively dialogues between Master Mo and his followers; discussion of ancient warfare; and an extraordinary series of chapters that include the first examples of logic, dialectics and epistemology in Chinese philosophy.

The Book of Master Mo represents a groundbreaking shift in Chinese philosophy.

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A key work of ancient Chinese philosophy is brought back to life in Ian Johnston's compelling, definitive translation.

Very little is known about Master Mo, or the school he founded. However, the book containing his philosophical ideas has survived centuries of neglect and is today recognised as a fundamental work of ancient Chinese philosophy.

The book contains sections explaining the ten key doctrines of Mohism; lively dialogues between Master Mo and his followers; discussion of ancient warfare; and an extraordinary series of chapters that include the first examples of logic, dialectics, and epistemology in Chinese philosophy.

The ideas discussed in The Book of Master Mo—ethics, anti-imperialism, and a political hierarchy based on merit—remain as relevant as ever, and the work is vital to understanding ancient Chinese philosophy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141392103

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Ian Johnston
Edited by Ian Johnston
Notes by Ian Johnston

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 347g

Pages: 512

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Mo Zi Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Ian Johnston has an MA in Latin, a PhD in Greek and a PhD in Chinese, and was Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Sydney University until his retirement. He has published translations of Galen's medical writings, early Chinese poetry (Singing of Scented Grass and Waiting for the Owl), and early Chinese philosophical works (the Mozi and - with Wang Ping - the Daxue and Zhongyong). In 2011 he was awarded the NSW Premier's Prize and the PEN medallion for translation.