{"product_id":"confucius-doctrine-of-the-mean-9781397667779","title":"Confucius: Doctrine of the Mean","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cornerstone of Confucian thought, The Doctrine of the Mean offers a profound exploration of ethical and social harmony rooted in personal virtue. This essential text outlines the concept of 'jen'-often translated as 'human-heartedness'-and its role in cultivating the 'chun tzu', or 'superior person, ' who governs and influences others by moral example rather than force. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFramed within the broader turmoil of ancient China's Warring States period, the work presents a vision of stability through adherence to 'li', the guiding principles of social order and propriety. Through this lens, Confucius advocates for a society shaped by reciprocal relationships, ethical self-cultivation, and reverence for tradition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis enduring classic reveals the moral architecture that underpins Confucianism and its lasting legacy in East Asian thought. It remains a vital guide to understanding how personal virtue can serve as the foundation for lasting social harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Left of Brain Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781397667779\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.09d","brand":"K'Ung-Fu Tzu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51707959771317,"sku":"9781397667779","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_b21efdb1-0734-4262-be96-08f905429a9e.jpg?v=1757396840","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/confucius-doctrine-of-the-mean-9781397667779","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}