Doing What You Really Want: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mengzi 1st Edition – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9780197574911,0197574912,9780197574942, 0197574947

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• ISBN-10: 0197574947
• ISBN-13: 9780197574942
• Author: Franklin Perkins

In Doing What You Really Want, Franklin Perkins presents a coherent, systematic, and accessible explanation of Mengzi’s philosophy. He covers everything from the place of human beings in nature, to human psychology and philosophy of emotions, to the various ways in which we can deliberately change and cultivate ourselves. Mengzi was concerned not just with theory but also effective action. Perkins thus includes a collection of practical advice and a Confucian analysis of politics oriented toward how individuals can make a difference in the world. These topics are integrated around Mengzi’s philosophy as a way of life dedicated to changing the world, providing an alternative approach for understanding the contemporary relevance of Confucianism. Mengzi offers theoretical and practical resources valuable for anyone concerned with integrating efforts to improve the world with personal fulfillment and a sense of belonging. Rather than giving an overview, this is a focused work of philosophy that delves deeply into the most relevant themes of Mengzi’s thought. The core philosophical system is drawn from Mengzi, but the book regularly incorporates other Confucian materials, making this volume a useful introduction to Confucian thought.

Table contents:

1. Harmony with Nature

2. What People Really Want

3. Emotions and Enjoying Life

4. Cultivating Feelings

5. Learning

6. Ritual, Music, and Embodied Emotions

7. Temptations, Excuses, and Putting Ideas into Practice

8. Power, Politics, and Action

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