The Doctrine of the Mean : Introduction

English translation of
The Doctrine of the Mean
by James Legge , taken from http://www.sacred-texts.com/cfu/conf3.htm

Introduction to The Doctrine of the Mean

Back to text Introduction: The Doctrine of the Mean is one of the Four Books, part of the confucean canonical scriptures. Like the Great Learning, it is now part of the Records of Rites. It is said to be a composition by Confucius' grandson Kong Ji, called Zisi. The purpose of this small 23 chapter book is to demonstrate the usefulness of a golden way to gain perfect virtue. If focuses on the "way" (dao) that is prescribed by a heavenly mandate not only to the ruler but to everyone.
Intro taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctrine_of_the_Mean Back to text

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