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22%OFFMo Zi - The Book of Master Mo - 9780141392103 - 9780141392103
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The Book of Master Mo

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Description for The Book of Master Mo paperback. 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. Translator(s): Johnston, Ian; Johnston, Ian. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 358.

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

Very little is known about Master Mo, or the school he founded. However, the book containing his philosphical 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 ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780141392103
SKU
9780141392103
Shipping Time
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Ref
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About Mo Zi
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 ... Read more

Reviews for The Book of Master Mo
A landmark endeavour
Asia Times
A magnificent and valuable achievement
Journal of Chinese Studies
Eminently readable and at the same time remarkably accurate...Johnston's work will be the standard for a long time
China Review International
Compelling and engaging reading...while at the same time preserving the diction and rhetorical style of the original Chinese
... Read more

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