顔氏家訓 — Volume 05 and 06 by Zhitui Yan

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Author Yan, Zhitui, 531-591
Title 顔氏家訓 — Volume 05 and 06
Alternate Title Yan Shi Jia Xun — Volume 05 and 06
Credits Produced by Chingyi Chen
Summary The "顔氏家訓 — Volume 05 and 06" by Zhitui Yan is a classical Chinese philosophical work composed during the Northern Qi dynasty, approximately in the 6th century. This book is part of a larger collection that reflects on ethics, governance, human behavior, and education, serving as a guide for individuals and families to cultivate virtue and maintain moral integrity in society. In these volumes, Yan Zhitui discusses a variety of topics, including the importance of moderation in desires, the responsibilities of leaders and officials, and the significance of personal integrity and moral conduct. He emphasizes the need for prudence in one’s actions, the wisdom of keeping a low profile, and the dangers of ambition and overreaching. Through a series of parables and philosophical arguments, Yan encourages readers to reflect upon their aspirations and actions within the context of familial and societal responsibilities, advocating for a life guided by ethics and respect for tradition. The text ultimately serves as a reflective meditation on the nature of human existence and the integral role of virtuous behavior in achieving harmony within the family and society at large. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Chinese
LoC Class PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Subject Conduct of life
Subject Ethics -- China
Subject Chinese classics -- Bibliography
Subject Philosophers -- China
Category Text
EBook-No. 7456
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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