Authors:
Li Shouxin — Former Party Secretary of Shandong University; Honorary Chairman of the Chinese Mohist Studies Society.
Shao Changjie — Director of the Mozi Research Center in Tengzhou.
Summary:
An Open Lecture on Mozi is an in-depth study of the life and philosophy of Mo Di, the great ancient Chinese thinker and founder of the Mohist school. The book examines the core ideas of Mohism, including universal love, opposition to aggression, diligence, and frugality. These philosophical principles had a significant impact on Chinese culture and social thought.
The work is based on open lectures and research conducted in Tengzhou, the birthplace of Mozi, and combines scholarly analysis with modern philosophical interpretation. Special attention is given to the comparative study of Mohism and other Chinese philosophical traditions, particularly Confucianism.
The book will be valuable for specialists in philosophy and Sinology, as well as for a broad readership interested in ancient Chinese thought, cultural heritage, and its relevance in the modern world.