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Summary The author of Liu Zi, was living in a considerable chaos of North and South Dynasty division, social classes contradictory and racial paradox. Due to the North Dynasty’s being ruled by an incursive alien tribe, the author wrote this book, Liu Zi, to convey his thoughts such as the political strategies, the desire of establishing marvelous feats, the ambition of being a politician and the anticipation to cease the social problems. The author’s thoughts were like mirrors reflecting the realities at that time. The gist of this essay is to research his thoughts of philosophy, politics, military strategies and education. Although the author did not achieve his aspirations or present his writings before he died, “ he still took a vital role in the Ancient Chinese Thoughts History. ” said Mr. Fu Ya-shu. Therefore, the purpose of this essay is to introduce the thoughts and to allow more people to understand Liu Zi so as to avoid losing his grand work in the mighty torrent of history. Moreover, to establish a symbol of modern intellectuals who should shoulder and concern the social responsibility as well.
Chapter 1:The statement of research motives, approaches, fields and purposes. Chapter 2:This chapter emphasizes on studying the book’s title, the volumes, the time of accomplishment and wild spreading as well as relative researches, to promote readers to preliminanly understand this book Liu Zi. Chapter 3:Expounding on the philosophy thoughts, from the view of Heaven and Men, the theory of Mind and Nature, the perspectives of Moral to the knowledge in this book, enables readers to deeply realize the roots of Liu Zi. Chapter 4:The policy of benevolence is a crucial measure to govern a nation. The emperor and the liegemen must understand and practice this policy so that they could build a powerful and wealthy nation. Chapter 5:Depicting the military strategies in detail such as the tactics of embattling troops, the approaches of conquering the enemy and so forth. Chapter 6:This chapter, education thoughts, is the most abundant among others. The way to efficient learning is through accurate learning programs, setting up right goals and environment effects. Chapter 7:This chapter concludes previous thoughts; therefore, readers could comprehend Liu Zi’s thoughts of philosophy, politics, military strategies and education thoroughly so as to affirm his contribution to the Ancient Chinese Thoughts Histroy.
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