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Yang Bojun (1909–1992) was a distinguished scholar of classical Chinese literature and Confucian studies. Born in Changsha, Hunan, he served as a professor at Peking University.
Known for: Mencius Annotated Translation (Chinese Edition)
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Mencius Annotated Translation (Chinese Edition)
Mencius Annotated Translation (Chinese Edition) is a scholarly work by Yang Bojun, a renowned Chinese classicist, offering a systematic translation and annotation of the ancient text 'Mencius'. The book presents the original text alongside detailed notes and modern Chinese explanations, aiming to help readers understand Mencius’s philosophical system, including his ideas on benevolent governance, the people’s role in society, and the distinction between righteousness and profit. It is widely regarded as an essential reference for studying and interpreting classical Chinese philosophy.
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Understanding Mencius and His Times
*Mencius*, written amid the intellectual ferment of the Warring States period, presents a moral vision born from turmoil. Mencius, heir to Confucius’s teachings, challenged power-hungry rulers with the idea that the legitimacy of government springs from humane virtue, not coercive might. Yang Bojun ...
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The Heart of Mencius’s Philosophy
At the center of Mencius’s thought lies the conviction that human nature is fundamentally good. Yang’s translation and notes trace how this belief unfolds through rich dialogues and parables that probe the heart’s innate moral tendencies—the beginnings of compassion, shame, respect, and discernment....
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About Yang Bojun
Yang Bojun (1909–1992) was a distinguished scholar of classical Chinese literature and Confucian studies. Born in Changsha, Hunan, he served as a professor at Peking University. His research focused on pre-Qin philosophers and classical text annotation. His major works include 'The Analects Annotate...
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Yang Bojun (1909–1992) was a distinguished scholar of classical Chinese literature and Confucian studies. Born in Changsha, Hunan, he served as a professor at Peking University. His research focused on pre-Qin philosophers and classical text annotation. His major works include 'The Analects Annotate...
Yang Bojun (1909–1992) was a distinguished scholar of classical Chinese literature and Confucian studies. Born in Changsha, Hunan, he served as a professor at Peking University. His research focused on pre-Qin philosophers and classical text annotation. His major works include 'The Analects Annotated Translation', 'Mencius Annotated Translation', and 'Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals'. Yang’s meticulous scholarship and precise commentary have had a lasting influence on the study of ancient Chinese texts.
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Yang Bojun (1909–1992) was a distinguished scholar of classical Chinese literature and Confucian studies. Born in Changsha, Hunan, he served as a professor at Peking University.
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