The Book of Lord Shang's (sic)(sic)(sic) View on the Sage

초록

The philosophical system of the Shangjunshu (sic)(sic)(sic) (the Book of Lord Shang; hereinafter the BLS) can be understood by analyzing its theses concerning the concept of the shengren (sic)(sic) (sage). Similarly, to other philosophical texts in Chinese philosophy, the BLS expresses its ideals through the concept of the sage, devoting a great deal of space to expounding on it rather than simply assimilating the ideal of a sage to that of any male of exceptional ability. In the BLS, the sage establishes laws, defines all things, and attains fuguo qiangbing (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic) (state enrichment and army strengthening) by combining agriculture and warfare. Focusing on the BLS's theses on the sage, we can better understand the complex philosophy stated in this book and possibly gain insight into the directions that humanity should pursue.

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