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Hsun Tzu (born ca. 312 B.C.) provided the dominant philosophical system of his day. Although basically Confucian, he differed with Mencius by asserting that the original nature of man is evil, and also expounded on such subjects as good government, military affairs, Heaven, and music.

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Preface, by Burton Watson Foreword, by Win. Theodore de Bary Outline of Early Chinese History Introduction Encouraging Learning Improving Yourself The Regulations of a King Debating Military Affairs A Discussion of Heaven A Discussion of Rites A Discussion of Music Dispelling Obsession Rectifying Names Man's Nature is Evil Index

Hsun Tzu

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      Publisher: Columbia University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 18/09/1996
      ISBN13: 9780231106894, 978-0231106894
      ISBN10: 0231106890

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      Book Synopsis
      Hsun Tzu (born ca. 312 B.C.) provided the dominant philosophical system of his day. Although basically Confucian, he differed with Mencius by asserting that the original nature of man is evil, and also expounded on such subjects as good government, military affairs, Heaven, and music.

      Table of Contents
      Preface, by Burton Watson Foreword, by Win. Theodore de Bary Outline of Early Chinese History Introduction Encouraging Learning Improving Yourself The Regulations of a King Debating Military Affairs A Discussion of Heaven A Discussion of Rites A Discussion of Music Dispelling Obsession Rectifying Names Man's Nature is Evil Index

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