淮南子 by An Liu
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Liu, An, 180 BCE-123 BCE
Chinese
"淮南子" by An Liu is a philosophical text compiled before 139 BCE from scholarly debates at Liu An's court. This handbook for enlightened rulers attempts to define perfect socio-political order through synthesizing Taoist, Legalist, Confucian, and Mohist concepts while favoring a less active sovereign. The twenty-one chapters range across religion, h...
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Steven Young
4 months agoAs someone who reads a lot, the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. I’d rate this higher if I could.
Matthew Miller
2 months agoI had low expectations initially, however the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. One of the best books I've read this year.
Mark Adams
5 months agoOnce I started reading, the content remains relevant throughout without filler. An unexpectedly enjoyable experience.
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James Taylor
5 months agoI approached this with an open mind and the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. An unexpectedly enjoyable experience.