Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 100 Guan, Zhong -645 管仲 管子 — Volume 01 : Chapters 1-5 Guanzi — Volume 01 : Chapters 1-5 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanzi_(text) Produced by Ni-Yen Wu "管子 — Volume 01 : Chapters 1-5" by Zhong Guan is a philosophical treatise likely composed during ancient China, specifically in the period known as the Warring States period. This text serves as a compilation of political and economic theories, providing insights into governance, moral philosophy, and statecraft that aim to achieve a harmonious society. The work is primarily a guide on how to manage state affairs by understanding human nature, the factors influencing governance, and the importance of ethical leadership. In the opening chapters, the text discusses the foundational principles of governance, emphasizing the importance of moral integrity and the well-being of the populace. Zhong Guan elaborates on the concept of the "Four Virtues" — propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame — which form the pillars of a stable society. He highlights the critical relationship between rulers and citizens, advocating for policies that prioritize the people’s happiness and mutual respect. Furthermore, practical advice is offered for resource management, agricultural responsibilities, and the establishment of laws that align with the moral fabric of society. The treatise collectively underscores that the stability and prosperity of a state depend on the ethical conduct of its leaders and the welfare of its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh Philosophy, Chinese Chinese classics B Text Category: History - Ancient Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Politics 57525 2025-07-03T11:26:58.312369 text/html 57346 2025-01-11T00:00:23.509244 text/html 101172 2025-07-03T11:27:02.841333 application/epub+zip 100062 2025-07-03T11:27:00.863347 application/epub+zip 81199 2025-07-03T11:26:59.837335 application/epub+zip 208761 2025-07-03T11:27:04.245341 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203690 2025-07-03T11:27:02.240355 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147724 2022-09-04T06:17:17.139931 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 48374 2025-07-03T11:26:58.103378 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 48204 2020-12-30T14:43:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17977 2025-07-03T11:27:04.432338 application/rdf+xml 15651 2025-07-03T11:27:00.324362 image/jpeg 4056 2025-07-03T11:27:00.080330 image/jpeg 19990 2020-12-30T14:43:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 101470 2025-07-03T11:26:58.317503 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 en.wikipedia zh.wikipedia