02371cam a22003493u 4500 7454 UtSlPG 20260610133207.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 PL Yan, Zhitui, 531-591 顔氏家訓 — Volume 01 and 02 Yan Shi Jia Xun — Volume 01 and 02 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 2005-02-01 Produced by Chingyi Chen "顔氏家訓 — Volume 01 and 02" by Zhitui Yan is a historical text written during the Northern Qi dynasty, which falls under the era of early medieval China. This book encompasses family teachings and moral guidelines, primarily focusing on the principles of family conduct, parenting, and interpersonal relationships within a familial structure. As a treatise, it aims to impart wisdom on the importance of virtue, respect, and propriety in maintaining familial harmony and societal order. The contents of the book are divided into several sections, each emphasizing crucial familial relationships such as those between parents and children, siblings, and extended family. Zhitui Yan provides practical advice on child-rearing, stressing the significance of education and the effects of parental behavior on children's character and future. The text addresses the dynamics of sibling relationships and the importance of maintaining unity and respect among family members. Furthermore, it discusses the role of women and the repercussions of one's actions on the family lineage. Through anecdotes and historical references, Yan constructs a framework for ethical living, presenting a guide on how to cultivate a virtuous family environment and sustain social values through responsible behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life Ethics -- China Chinese classics -- Bibliography Philosophers -- China https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7454 49445 49445