01883cam a22003133u 4500 7376 UtSlPG 20260610133206.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 PL Zhu, Xi, 1130-1200 中庸 章句 Zhong yong zhang ju Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-01 Produced by yingta pan "中庸章句" by Xi Zhu is a philosophical text likely penned during the Song Dynasty in the late 12th century. This work delves into the concepts of moderation and balance, drawing upon principles attributed to Confucian thought, and aims to articulate the importance of maintaining equilibrium in personal conduct and governance. The opening of "中庸章句" presents a detailed exploration of the philosophical underpinnings of moderation. The text introduces concepts such as the balance between human desires and the universal moral order, emphasizing the significance of understanding and maintaining one's intrinsic nature. It discusses historical figures, such as Yao, Shun, and Yu, illustrating their wisdom in governance and morality as examples for readers to emulate. The tone is both reflective and instructional, aiming to educate future scholars on the essential virtues of a well-lived life aligned with the principle of "中庸" or the Doctrine of the Mean. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Zhong yong https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7376 49367 49367