Zheng (征) as zheng (正)?: A Daoist challenge to punitive expeditions

Ellen Ying Zhang

doi:10.4324/9781315740706

Zheng (征) as zheng (正)? A Daoist challenge to punitive expeditions

Ellen Ying Zhang^*

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Abstract

In ancient China, war was a major concern of all politico-philosophical schools, particularly during the Warring States Period (475-221 BCE). In pre-Qin (pre-221 BCE) philosophical writings of different schools traditionally known as “Masters literature,” we find numerous discussions related to warfare and its ethico-political implications, ranging from Laozi (or Lao Tzu, c. sixth century BCE) of the Daoist School (Daojia), Mozi (c. 468-376 BCE) of the Mohist School (Mojia), Confucius (or Kongzi, 551-479 BCE), Mencius (or Mengzi, c. 372-289 BCE), and Xunzi (or Hsün-tzu, c. 325-238 BCE) of the Confucian School (Rujia), to Hanfeizi (c. 280-233 BCE) of the Legalist School (Fajia), as well as various eclectics of the time.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Chinese Just War Ethics
Subtitle of host publication	Origin, Development, and Dissent
Editors	Ping Cheung Lo, Sumner B. Twiss
Publisher	Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group)
Chapter	9
Pages	209-225
Number of pages	17
Edition	1st
ISBN (Electronic)	9781317580966, 9781315740706
ISBN (Print)	9781138824355, 9781138729216
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315740706
Publication status	Published - 15 May 2015

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Name	War, conflict and ethics

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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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