Publisher's Synopsis
The Chinese Classics: Part Two, Menicus is a book written by James Legge and published in 1875. It is a translation of the Chinese classic text, Mengzi (also known as Mencius), which is a collection of dialogues and teachings of the philosopher Mengzi. The book is divided into seven sections, each containing a number of chapters. The first section introduces Mengzi and his philosophy, while the remaining sections cover various topics such as human nature, the importance of education, the role of government, and the concept of the Mandate of Heaven. Throughout the book, Legge provides extensive notes and commentary to help readers understand the context and meaning of the text. The Chinese Classics: Part Two, Menicus is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese philosophy and culture, and is widely regarded as one of the most important translations of Mengzi in the English language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
