Inspiration from Mencius / Celebrating the Splendour of Human Spirit / ASIAPAC BOOKS / Paperback

ISBN-13: 9789812296665 / 978-9812296665

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9812296662

Pages 153

Printed in Singapore

Mencius is an ancient philosopher with a modern spirit.

Chinese American Nobel laureate of physics Yang Zhenn f (Chen-Ning Yang) has said that Mencius philosophy, which learnt to recite during middle school, is one of the biggest influence in his life. Mencius thinking, which was recorded in the bool Mencius, is still very relevant today.

As a humanist, Mencius believed that a man's character is originally good, righteous and full of wisdom. All men, he added, have the capacity to do great things and attain wisdom, just like the sages. He also maintained that everyone possesses the capability to cultivate an upright character and an unrelenting spirit.

Mencius advocated the practice of benevolent governance. He stressed the importance of a benevolent government, insisting that the government existed for the people, and not vice versa.

His philosophy has undoubtedly stood the test of time.

Mencius is an ancient philosopher with a modern spirit. As a humanist, Mencius believed that a man's character is originally good, righteous, and full of wisdom. All men, he added, have the capacity to do great things and attain wisdom, just like the sage. He astressed the government existed for the people, and not vice versa. His philosophy has undoubtedly stood the test of time.

• ISBN: 9789812296665
• Cover Type: Paperback
• Page Count: 153
• Year Published: 2013
• Size: 150mm x 210mm

Written / Compiled by Asiapac Editorial

Illustrated by Fu Chunjiang