The Doctrine Of The Mean

The Doctrine of the Mean is a philosophical treatise attributed to the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius. The text is a collection of aphorisms and anecdotes that explore the concept of the mean, or the middle path, as a way to achieve balance and harmony in one's life. The book emphasizes the importance of moderation and avoiding extremes, both in one's actions and in one's thinking. It also stresses the importance of self-cultivation and the development of moral character, as well as the role of the ruler in creating a just and harmonious society. The Doctrine of the Mean is one of the four books of Confucianism and is considered a fundamental text of Chinese philosophy. It continues to be studied and revered in China and throughout the world as a guide to ethical and moral behavior.While there are no stirrings of pleasure, anger, sorrow, or joy, the mind may be said to be in the state of Equilibrium. When those feelings have been stirred, and they act in their due degree, there ensues what may be called the state of Harmony. This Equilibrium is the great root from which grow all the human actings in the world, and this Harmony is the universal path which they all should pursue.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.