02269cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000023001122450011001352460014001462640051001603000047002113360026002583370026002843380036003105000031003465080026003775201372004035340045017756530011018206530020018316530024018516530014018758560042018897408UtSlPG20260610133207.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aPL1 aXun, Yue,d148-20910a申鑒1 aShen Jian 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-02-01  aProduced by Ni-Yen Wu  a"申鑒" by Yue Xun is a profound treatise on governance and moral philosophy, likely written during the early Han dynasty in ancient China. This work can be categorized as a philosophical and political text, which explores the principles of good governance, ethics, and the cultivation of virtue in leadership. The text emphasizes the moral responsibilities of rulers and the importance of virtues such as benevolence and righteousness (仁義), providing a guide to effective governance in accordance with traditional Confucian ideals.  In "申鑒," Yue Xun articulates a comprehensive framework for political governance, grounded in moral philosophy. He discusses the relationship between the ruler and the subjects, advocating for a government that prioritizes the well-being of the people while maintaining moral integrity. The author outlines various political strategies, including the need for ethical leadership, the enforcement of just laws, and the cultivation of virtue among officials. He also addresses potential pitfalls in governance, offering insights on how to avoid corruption and maintain social harmony. Through numerous historical examples and philosophical arguments, Yue Xun delivers a timeless discourse on the essential qualities that a ruler must possess to ensure lasting peace and prosperity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTaoism  aEthics -- China  aPhilosophy, Chinese  aConfucius40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7408