{"product_id":"9780141392103","title":"The Book of Master Mo","description":"Author: Zi, Mo\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780141392103\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin UK\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Jan 2014\u003cbr\u003ePages: 512 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA key work of ancient Chinese philosophy is brought back to life in Ian Johnston's compelling, definitive translation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery little is known about Master Mo, or the school he founded. However, the book containing his philosphical ideas has survived centuries of neglect and is today recognised as a fundamental work of ancient Chinese philosophy. The book contains sections explaining the ten key doctrines of Mohism; lively dialogues between Master Mo and his followers; discussion of ancient warfare; and an extraordinary series of chapters that include the first examples of logic, dialectics and epistemology in Chinese philosophy. The ideas discussed in \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Master Mo -\u003c\/i\u003e ethics, anti-imperalism, and a political hierarchy based on merit -\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eremain as relevant as ever, and the work is vital to understanding ancient Chinese philosophy.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48145025007774,"sku":"UBD-9780141392103","price":27.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780141392103.jpg?v=1786878752","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780141392103","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}