02264cam a22003253u 4500 27017 UtSlPG 20260610133622.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 AC B Yin, Wen, 351 BCE-285 BCE 尹文子 Yin Wenzi Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-10-24 Produced by Yvonne "尹文子" by Wen Yin is a philosophical text written during the pre-modern era in China. The book delves into the concepts of morality, governance, and the relationship between individuals and society, likely reflecting the teachings of Confucianism and Daoism. Its examination of ethics and the importance of proper naming and roles within society suggests it is a significant discourse on political and social philosophy. In the text, Wen Yin discusses various principles of governance, the nature of authority, and the role of morality in political affairs. He emphasizes the significance of correctly labeling things and individuals to maintain order, proposing that societal harmony relies on proper understanding and assignment of names and roles. Through allegorical references and historical anecdotes, the author critiques the dynamics of power, illustrating how ignorance and mismanagement can lead to societal discord. He advocates for a balanced approach to governance, where both virtuous and unvirtuous individuals play a role, suggesting that a ruler must know how to recognize and utilize the qualities of both types to achieve a well-functioning state. Thus, the book serves as a profound reflection on virtue, authority, and the intricate web of human relationships within the framework of governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Philosophy, Chinese Chinese classics https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27017 67926 67926