{"product_id":"hsun-tzu-9780231106894","title":"Hsun Tzu","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHsun 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface, 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","brand":"Columbia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400194924887,"sku":"9780231106894","price":19.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780231106894.jpg?v=1730470030","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/hsun-tzu-9780231106894","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}