TY  - BOOK
AU  - Yan,Zhitui
TI  - 顔氏家訓
AV  - PL 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Conduct of life
KW  - Ethics -- China
KW  - Chinese classics -- Bibliography
KW  - Philosophers -- China
N1  - Release date is 2005-02-01; Produced by Chingyi Chen; Original publication data not identified
N2  - “顏氏家訓” by Zhitui Yan is a didactic work written during the Northern Qi period, likely in the 6th century. This text serves as a moral guide for families, emphasizing the importance of virtuous upbringing, familial relationships, and proper conduct in both personal and social spheres. It reflects the values and teachings of Confucianism, focusing on ethical behavior, the significance of education, and the responsibilities of family members to shape a harmonious household.  The opening of the work presents an introduction followed by a series of lessons that frame the foundation for family discipline, relationships, and governance. The author articulates the need for proper teachings in raising children and nurturing brotherly bonds. Through anecdotes and historical references, he underscores the importance of fostering virtue in children from a young age and maintaining strong familial ties to ensure social harmony. The narrative indicates that wisdom and ethical conduct are essential for both personal growth and the betterment of society, revealing a deep-rooted belief in the responsibilities of lineage and education in cultivating moral character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7458
ER  -