{"product_id":"doing-what-you-really-want-franklin-perkins-9780197574928","title":"Doing What You Really Want: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mengzi","description":"For more than two thousand years, the writings of the Confucian philosopher Mengzi have been a source of guidance and inspiration for those set on doing something to improve the state of the world. In \u003cem\u003eDoing What You Really Want\u003c\/em\u003e, Franklin Perkins presents a coherent, systematic, and accessible explanation of Mengzi's philosophy. He covers everything from the place of human beings in nature, to human psychology and philosophy of emotions, to the various ways in which we can deliberately change and cultivate ourselves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMengzi was concerned not just with theory but also effective action. Perkins thus includes a collection of practical advice and a Confucian analysis of politics oriented toward how individuals can make a difference in the world. These topics are integrated around Mengzi's philosophy as a way of life dedicated to changing the world, providing an alternative approach for understanding the contemporary relevance of Confucianism. Mengzi offers theoretical and practical resources valuable for anyone concerned with integrating efforts to improve the world with personal fulfillment and a sense of belonging. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRather than giving an overview, this is a focused work of philosophy that delves deeply into the most relevant themes of Mengzi's thought. The core philosophical system is drawn from Mengzi, but the book regularly incorporates other Confucian materials, making this volume a useful introduction to Confucian thought.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Franklin Perkins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0197574920\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780197574928\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/31\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.47h x 5.50w x 0.65d","brand":"Franklin Perkins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43996111864063,"sku":"9780197574928","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cde2ccdc-c23c-47b6-8f4c-f55314deaf00.jpg?v=1683339780","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/doing-what-you-really-want-franklin-perkins-9780197574928","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}