WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
說苑, Volume 1-4 cover

說苑, Volume 1-4

By Xiang Liu
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

History - AncientPhilosophy & Ethics

About This Book

The work assembles short anecdotes, dialogues, and illustrative precedents intended to instruct rulers, ministers, and readers in practical ethics and statecraft. It treats themes such as proper selection and use of officials, restraint and ritual, benevolence, the responsibilities of power, and the hazards of flattery and misrule. Material ranges from legendary exemplars to historical vignettes, organized by topic to make principles immediately applicable. Overall it blends maxims, admonitions, and narrative exempla to model prudent decision-making and moral self-examination in public life.

About the Author

Liu, Xiang portrait

Xiang Liu

Liu Xiang was a prominent Chinese scholar and writer during the Han dynasty, known for his contributions to classical literature and philosophy. He is best recognized for his works such as "列仙傳" (Biographies of Immortals) and "列女傳" (Biographies of Exemplary Women), which reflect his interest in moral teachings and historical narratives. Liu's compilation of texts, particularly in "說苑" (The Garden of Speech), showcases a rich collection of anecdotes and philosophical discussions that have influenced Chinese thought. His writings are significant in understanding the cultural and intellectual landscape of ancient China.

More Books by This Author

6 picks
列仙傳 cover 列仙傳 by Xiang Liu 列女傳 cover 列女傳 by Xiang Liu 新序 cover 新序 by Xiang Liu 說苑 cover 說苑 by Xiang Liu 說苑, Volume 13-16 cover 說苑, Volume 13-16 by Xiang Liu 說苑, Volume 17-20 cover 說苑, Volume 17-20 by Xiang Liu

You May Also Like

6 picks
"De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries cover "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries by Julius Caesar A Beginner's History of Philosophy, Vol. 1: Ancient and Mediæval Philosophy cover A Beginner's History of Philosophy, Vol. 1: Ancient and Mediæval Philosophy by Herbert Ernest Cushman A Brief History of Element Discovery, Synthesis, and Analysis cover A Brief History of Element Discovery, Synthesis, and Analysis by Glen W. Watson A Burial Cave in Baja California / The Palmer Collection, 1887 cover A Burial Cave in Baja California / The Palmer Collection, 1887 by William C. Massey A century of excavation in the land of the Pharaohs cover A century of excavation in the land of the Pharaohs by James Baikie A classical dictionary / containing a copious account of all the proper names mentioned in ancient authors with tables of coins, weights, and measures used among the Greeks and Romans and a chronological table cover A classical dictionary / containing a copious account of all the proper names mentioned in ancient authors with tables of coins, weights, and measures used among the Greeks and Romans and a chronological table by John Lemprière