The Book of Master Mo

Mo Zi, Ian Johnston, Ian Johnston , Ian Johnston

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Penguin
02 January 2014

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Oriental & Indian philosophy

A key work of ancient Chinese philosophy is brought back to life in Ian Johnston's compelling, definitive translation

Very little is known about Master Mo, or the school he founded. However, the book containing his philosphical ideas has survived centuries of neglect and is today recognised as a fundamental work of ancient Chinese philosophy. The book contains sections explaining the ten key doctrines of Mohism; lively dialogues between Master Mo and his followers; discussion of ancient warfare; and an extraordinary series of chapters that include the first examples of logic, dialectics and epistemology in Chinese philosophy. The ideas discussed in The Book of Master Mo - ethics, anti-imperalism, and a political hierarchy based on merit - remain as relevant as ever, and the work is vital to understanding ancient Chinese philosophy.

By: Mo Zi
Notes by: Ian Johnston
Edited by: Ian Johnston
Translated by: Ian Johnston
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 199mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 348g
ISBN: 9780141392103
ISBN 10: 014139210X
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 02 January 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ian Johnston has an MA in Latin, a PhD in Greek and a PhD in Chinese, and was Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Sydney University until his retirement. He has published translations of Galen's medical writings, early Chinese poetry (Singing of Scented Grass and Waiting for the Owl), and early Chinese philosophical works (the Mozi and - with Wang Ping - the Daxue and Zhongyong). In 2011 he was awarded the NSW Premier's Prize and the PEN medallion for translation.

Reviews for The Book of Master Mo

Compelling and engaging reading...while at the same time preserving the diction and rhetorical style of the original Chinese * New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies * Eminently readable and at the same time remarkably accurate...Johnston's work will be the standard for a long time * China Review International * A magnificent and valuable achievement * Journal of Chinese Studies * A landmark endeavour * Asia Times *