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The Essential Mengzi: Selected Passages with Traditional Commentary
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Essential Mengzi: Selected Passages with Traditional Commentary
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Mengzi
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Translated by Bryan W. Van Norden
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Series | Hackett Classics |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:200 | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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Category/Genre | Oriental and Indian philosophy Confucianism |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780872209855
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Classifications | Dewey:181.112 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
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Imprint |
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
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Publication Date |
15 September 2009 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The Essential Mengzi offers a representative selection from Bryan Van Norden's acclaimed translation of the full work, including the most frequently studied passages and covering all of the work's major themes. An appendix of selections from the classic commentary of Zhu Xi-one of the most influential and insightful interpreters of Confucianism-keyed to relevant passages, provides access to the text and to its reception and interpretation. Also included are a general Introduction, timeline, glossary, and selected bibliography.
Author Biography
Bryan W. Van Norden is Professor in the Philosophy Department, and in the department of Chinese and Japanese, at Vassar College.
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