The Book of Master Mo

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Eastern
Cover of the book The Book of Master Mo by Mo Zi, Penguin Books Ltd
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Mo Zi ISBN: 9780141392110
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Publication: November 7, 2013
Imprint: Penguin Language: English
Author: Mo Zi
ISBN: 9780141392110
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication: November 7, 2013
Imprint: Penguin
Language: English

A key work of ancient Chinese philosophy is brought back to life in Ian Johnston's compelling and definitive translation, new to Penguin Classics.

Very little is known about Master Mo, or the school he founded. However, the book containing his philosphical ideas has survived centuries of neglect and is today recognised as a fundamental work of ancient Chinese philosophy. The book contains sections explaining the ten key doctrines of Mohism; lively dialogues between Master Mo and his followers; discussion of ancient warfare; and an extraordinary series of chapters that include the first examples of logic, dialectics and epistemology in Chinese philosophy. The ideas discussed in The Book of Master Mo - ethics, anti-imperalism, and a political hierarchy based on merit - remain as relevant as ever, and the work is vital to understanding ancient Chinese philosophy.

Translator Ian Johnston has an MA in Latin, a PhD in Greek and a PhD in Chinese, and was Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Sydney University until his retirement. He has published translations of Galen's medical writings, early Chinese poetry (Singing of Scented Grass and Waiting for the Owl), and early Chinese philosophical works (the Mozi and - with Wang Ping - the Daxue and Zhongyong). In 2011 he was awarded the NSW Premier's Prize and the PEN medallion for translation.

Unlike previous translations, this version includes the complete text. It also includes an introduction and explanatory end notes.

'A landmark endeavour' Asia Times

'A magnificent and valuable achievement' Journal of Chinese Studies

'Eminently readable and at the same time remarkably accurate...Johnston's work will be the standard for a long time' China Review International

'Compelling and engaging reading...while at the same time preserving the diction and rhetorical style of the original Chinese' New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A key work of ancient Chinese philosophy is brought back to life in Ian Johnston's compelling and definitive translation, new to Penguin Classics.

Very little is known about Master Mo, or the school he founded. However, the book containing his philosphical ideas has survived centuries of neglect and is today recognised as a fundamental work of ancient Chinese philosophy. The book contains sections explaining the ten key doctrines of Mohism; lively dialogues between Master Mo and his followers; discussion of ancient warfare; and an extraordinary series of chapters that include the first examples of logic, dialectics and epistemology in Chinese philosophy. The ideas discussed in The Book of Master Mo - ethics, anti-imperalism, and a political hierarchy based on merit - remain as relevant as ever, and the work is vital to understanding ancient Chinese philosophy.

Translator Ian Johnston has an MA in Latin, a PhD in Greek and a PhD in Chinese, and was Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Sydney University until his retirement. He has published translations of Galen's medical writings, early Chinese poetry (Singing of Scented Grass and Waiting for the Owl), and early Chinese philosophical works (the Mozi and - with Wang Ping - the Daxue and Zhongyong). In 2011 he was awarded the NSW Premier's Prize and the PEN medallion for translation.

Unlike previous translations, this version includes the complete text. It also includes an introduction and explanatory end notes.

'A landmark endeavour' Asia Times

'A magnificent and valuable achievement' Journal of Chinese Studies

'Eminently readable and at the same time remarkably accurate...Johnston's work will be the standard for a long time' China Review International

'Compelling and engaging reading...while at the same time preserving the diction and rhetorical style of the original Chinese' New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies

More books from Penguin Books Ltd

Cover of the book Black Holes by Mo Zi
Cover of the book The Blazing World and Other Writings by Mo Zi
Cover of the book Angels Like Me by Mo Zi
Cover of the book Love Visions by Mo Zi
Cover of the book Essays in Idleness by Mo Zi
Cover of the book Doctor Who: Extra Time by Mo Zi
Cover of the book The Absentee by Mo Zi
Cover of the book Russian Magic Tales from Pushkin to Platonov by Mo Zi
Cover of the book Russian Short Stories from Pushkin to Buida by Mo Zi
Cover of the book Any Ordinary Day by Mo Zi
Cover of the book Skylanders: The Machine of Doom by Mo Zi
Cover of the book Just In Time To Be Too Late by Mo Zi
Cover of the book The Lost World by Mo Zi
Cover of the book Skating School: Amber Skate Star by Mo Zi
Cover of the book Can We Still Be Friends by Mo Zi
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy