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Zhong Guan
Died -645
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管子
"管子" by Zhong Guan is an anonymous Chinese political and philosophical text compiled in the early Han dynasty. Originally comprising 86 chapters, this extensive work explores government, rulership, and political economy, including innovative concepts like price regulation through "light and heavy" theory. Named for the 7th century BCE statesman Guan Zhong, it was actually written by multiple anonymous authors over several centuries. The text blends Daoist, Legalist, and Confucian ideas, offering insights into governance that influenced Chinese political thought for generations.
管子 — Volume 02 : Chapters 6-10
"管子 — Volume 02: Chapters 6-10" by Zhong Guan is a philosophical text compiled in the early Han dynasty. This volume is part of the Guanzi, one of the longest early Chinese philosophical works, covering over 135,000 characters across 86 original chapters. Though attributed to 7th century BCE statesman Guan Zhong, it was written by anonymous authors and explores political economy, government administration, and rulership. The text uniquely blends Daoist, Legalist, and Confucian thought, famously addressing economic concepts like price regulation through its "light and heavy" theory.
管子 — Volume 01 : Chapters 1-5
"管子 — Volume 01: Chapters 1-5" by Zhong Guan is an anonymous Chinese political and philosophical text compiled in the early Han dynasty. Named for the 7th century BCE statesman Guan Zhong, this foundational work explores government, rulership, and political economy. Spanning over 135,000 characters originally, it addresses diverse topics including price regulation through "light and heavy" concepts. The text blends Daoist, Legalist, and Confucian elements, reflecting intellectual currents from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods while debating the proper balance between law, virtue, and ritual in governance.