Han Feizi: Basic Writings by Burton Watson (English) Paperback Book

Description: Han Feizi by Burton Watson Trenchant, sophisticated and cynial, Han Feizis philosophy is still valid today when people are more than ever concerned with the nature and use of power. He was a representative of the Legalist school of philosophy and produced the final and most readable exposition of its theories. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Trenchant, sophisticated, and cynical, Han Feizi has been read in every age and is still of interest today when people are more than ever concerned with the nature and use of power. Han Feizi (280?-233 B.C.), a prince of Han, was a representative of the Fa-chia, or Legalist, school of philosophy and produced the final and most readable exposition of its theories. His handbook for the ruler deals with the problems of strengthening and preserving the state, the way of the ruler, the use of power, and punishment and favor. Ironically, the ruler most influenced by Han Feizi, the king of Qin, eventually sent Han Feizi to prison, where he later committed suicide. Author Biography Burton Watson is one of the worlds best-known translators from the Chinese and Japanese. He received the PEN translation prize in 1981. His translations include The Lotus Sutra, The Vimalakirti Sutra, Ryokan: Zen Monk-Poet of Japan, Saigyo: Poems of a Mountain Home, and The Columbia Book of Chinese Poetry: From Early Times to the Thirteenth Century, all published by Columbia. This book presents Watsons renowned translation of a Chinese philosophy classic in pinyin romanization for the first time. Table of Contents Outline of Early Chinese History Introduction The Way of the Ruler On Having Standards The Two Handles Wielding Power The Eight Villainies The Ten Faults The Difficulties of Persuasion Mr. He Precautions Within the Palace Facing South The Five Vermin Eminence in Learning Index Promotional Trenchant, sophisticated, and cynical, Han Feizi has been read in every age and is still of interest today when people are more than ever concerned with the nature and use of power. Han Feizi (280?-233 B.C.), a prince of Han, was a representative of the Fa-chia, or Legalist, school of philosophy and produced the final and most readable exposition of its theories. His handbook for the ruler deals with the problems of strengthening and preserving the state, the way of the ruler, the use of power, and punishment and favor. Ironically, the ruler most influenced by Han Feizi, the king of Qin, eventually sent Han Feizi to prison, where he later committed suicide. Promotional "Headline" Trenchant, sophisticated, and cynical, Han Feizi has been read in every age and is still of interest today when people are more than ever concerned with the nature and use of power. Han Feizi (280?-233 B.C.), a prince of Han, was a representative of the Fa-chia, or Legalist, school of philosophy and produced the final and most readable exposition of its theories. His handbook for the ruler deals with the problems of strengthening and preserving the state, the way of the ruler, the use of power, and punishment and favor. Ironically, the ruler most influenced by Han Feizi, the king of Qin, eventually sent Han Feizi to prison, where he later committed suicide. Details ISBN0231129696 Short Title HAN FEIZI Pages 160 Publisher Columbia University Press Series Translations from the Asian Classics Language English ISBN-10 0231129696 ISBN-13 9780231129695 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2003 Translator Burton Watson Imprint Columbia University Press Subtitle Basic Writings Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Translated from Chinese Birth 1925 Edited by Burton Watson DOI 10.1604/9780231129695 UK Release Date 2003-05-14 NZ Release Date 2003-05-14 US Release Date 2003-05-14 Author Burton Watson Publication Date 2003-05-14 DEWEY 181.11 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2003-05-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161835527;

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