Works of Mencius
Author: last_name: Mencius
Language: English
Year: 1895

Mencius (c. 372–289 BC), or Mengzi (孟子 Mèngzǐ), was one of the most important figures in the history of Chinese philosophy. His book consists largely of conversations he had with princes about the wise manner of governing a state.

James Legge (1815-1897), Scottish missionary and later professor of Chinese at Oxford, prepared a five-volume edition "The Chinese Classics," combining Chinese text with English introductions, commentaries, and translations. This is the second volume.

The Chinese