Laozi, Confucius, Mozi and Their Schools of Thought
Introduction
"Laozi, Confucius, Mozi and Their Schools of Thought" is a comprehensive study and analysis by Liang Qichao on ancient Chinese philosophers and their schools of thought. In this book, Liang Qichao thoroughly explores the philosophical systems of Laozi, Confucius, and Mozi, as well as their impact on Chinese culture. By comparing the core ideas of these three philosophers, he reveals the similarities and differences among Daoism, Confucianism, and Mohism in terms of ethics, politics, and social concepts.
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To Learnand to Be a Person
Chapter One The Laozi Philosophy
Section I The Biography of Laozi
Section II The Doctrines of Laozi
Chapter Two Confucius
Section I Confucius’ Deeds and His Times
Section II Sources for the Study of Confucius’ Doctrines
Section III An Outline of Confucius’ Teachings
Section IV Confucius’ Philosophical Theory and the Book of Changes
Section V Confucius’ Political Theory and the Spring and Autumn Annals
Section VI Conclusion
Chapter Three Mozi’s Xue’an
Author’s Preface (One)
Author’s Preface (Two)
Section I General Discussion
Section II The Fundamental Concept of Mohism: Universal Love
Section III Mozi’s Utilitarianism and His Economic Theory
Section IV Mozi’s Religious Thoughts
Section V The Organizational Principles of Mozi’s Ideal Society
Section VI The Practical Mohism
Section VII The MohistLogic and Other Sciences
Section VIII Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Author(s) Information
Author: LIANG Qichao
Translators: DAI Hui, WANG Heyu
About the Translators:
DAI Hui, PhD, is a Lecturer of Linguistics in the School of International Studies at Guangdong University of Technology, China. She received her PhD in English Language and Literature from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China, and worked as a Visiting Scholar of Applied Linguistics at the University of Reading, UK, in 2019. In addition to discourse studies, her research interests include intercultural communication and traditional Chinese culture.
WANG Heyu, PhD, is a Professor of Linguistics in the School of International Studies at Guangdong University of Technology, China. She received her PhD in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in 2014. From 2016 to 2017, she worked in the Linguistics Department of the University of Maryland in the USA as a Visiting Scholar. Her research focuses on the philosophy of language and generative grammar. Her publications encompass Chomsky’s linguistic thought, generative syntax, comparative studies of English and Chinese grammar, and translation studies.
