Hsun Tzu: Basic Writings (UNESCO Collection of Representative Works, Chinese Series)

Hsun Tzu: Basic Writings (UNESCO Collection of Representative Works, Chinese Series). Hsun Tzu (born circa 312 BC) set forth the most complete and well-ordered philosophical system of his day. Basically Confucian, he differed with Mencius by asserting that the nature of man is originally evil. Also discusses good government, military affairs, Heaven, music and the retificatin of names. Translation by Burton Watson, with an introduction that places the philosopher in relation to Chinese history and thought. Index. 177p.