Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 141 Xun, Yue 148 209 荀悅 荀悦 Xun, Zhongyu Hsün, Chung-yü Hsun, Chung-yu 申鑒 Shen Jian Produced by Ni-Yen Wu "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.) zh Taoism Ethics -- China Philosophy, Chinese Confucius PL Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Politics 73124 2025-08-03T11:20:50.716082 text/html 72945 2025-01-10T23:40:53.806409 text/html 83067 2025-08-03T11:20:54.250997 application/epub+zip 81996 2025-08-03T11:20:52.290999 application/epub+zip 81996 2025-08-03T11:20:51.256971 application/epub+zip 153093 2025-08-03T11:20:55.667959 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147947 2025-08-03T11:20:53.635991 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 131337 2022-09-04T05:53:28.681054 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 64986 2025-08-03T11:20:50.513074 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 64914 2020-12-30T13:40:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18026 2025-08-03T11:20:55.809965 application/rdf+xml 8982 2025-08-03T11:20:51.754046 image/jpeg 2612 2025-08-03T11:20:51.506990 image/jpeg 29775 2020-12-30T13:40:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 79855 2025-08-03T11:20:50.723987 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog zh.wikipedia