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 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 49 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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