Procurator Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) I am glad you made that clarification on 'good'. There was something missing in the use of just 'good' and this captures it well. For chinese, thought and action are linked.  As to your 'grand scheme of supreme good'. Is this a reference or likening to, 志一天？ i am ignorant of that expression so i dont know:)).  the supreme good in this chapter as well as in the whole chinese national idea is the well-being of the nation-state and of the wise ones who cunningly husband the populace. the only virtue that the populace can have is to be obedient. to the wise ones.  they are so wise that they make use of not obedient ones as well, w/o getting attached to either.  this is one of rare chapters that has no relation directly to self-cultivation.  its all about politics that is so machiavellian that it will eat machiavelly for breakfast.  so much for the meaning.  linguistically the chapter is based on play on words. skillful=good=obedient. Edited March 10, 2011 by TianShi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devoid Posted March 13, 2011 I have nothing to add on this one other than I enjoyed all the posts: Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted March 13, 2011 I have nothing to add on this one other than I enjoyed all the posts: Thank you  Hehehe. I guess it is time for another Chapter. I'll get on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
