| Han Fei Tzu: Basic Writings Contributor(s): Watson, Burton (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0231086091 ISBN-13: 9780231086097 Publisher: Columbia University Press OUR PRICE: $26.73 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1964 Annotation: Han Fie Tzu (280?-233 B.C.) was a prince of the ruling house of the small state of Han. A representative of the Fa-chia, or Legalist, school of philosophy, he produced the final and most readable exposition of its theories. Burton Watson is one of the world's most celebrated translators of Chinese and Japanese. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Eastern - Religion | Eastern - Philosophy | Political |
| Dewey: 181.11 |
| LCCN: 64013734 |
| Series: Translations from the Asian Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 4.9" W x 7.9" (0.35 lbs) 134 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Representative of the Fachia, or Legalist, school of philosophy, the writings of Han Fei Tzu (280?-233 B.C.) confront the issues of preserving and strengthening the state. His lessons remain timely as scholars continue to examine the nature and use of power. Burton Watson provides a new preface and a helpful introduction. |