Isbn: 9780231129657 - xunzi: basic writings (translations from the asian classics) (8 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In the most complete, well-ordered philosophical society of his day, Xunzi advocated the counteraction of man's evil through self-improvement, the pursuit of learning, the avoidance of obsession and observance or ritual in life. And his ideas are still close to those of ours today. Translator(s): Watson, Burton. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 132 x 198 x 13. Weight in Grams: 408. . 2003. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:9780231129657.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Columbia University Press, 2003. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good. Previous owner writing. Spotting along page ends. Covers have shelf wear.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 160 pages. 7.75x5.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Xunzi asserted that the original nature of man is evil, differing on this point from Mencius, his famous predecessor in the Confucian school. In the most complete, well-ordered philosophical system of his day, Xunzi advocated the counteraction of man's evil through self-improvement, the pursuit of learning, the avoidance of obsession, and observance of ritual in life. Readers familiar with Xunzi's work will find that Burton Watson's lucid translation breathes new life into this classic. Those new to Xunzi will find his ideas on government, language, and order and safety in society surprisingly close to concerns of our own age.…

Zustand: New. In the most complete, well-ordered philosophical society of his day, Xunzi advocated the counteraction of man s evil through self-improvement, the pursuit of learning, the avoidance of obsession and observance or ritual in life. And his ideas are still clos.