The Book of Master Mo av Mo Zi

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<p>A key work of ancient Chinese philosophy is brought back to life in Ian Johnston''s compelling and definitive translation, new to Penguin Classics. <br><br>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 <i>The Book of Master Mo -</i> 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.<br><br>Translator Ian Johnston has an MA in Latin, a PhD in Greek and a PhD in Chinese, and was Associate Pr