Doctrine of the Mean

"e;What Heaven has conferred is called The Nature; an accordance with this nature is called The Path."e;One of the "e;Four Books"e; of Confucianism, the Doctrine of the Mean is a profound philosophical treatise that provides the metaphysical framework for a balanced life. It teaches that the path to virtue the "e;Mean"e; is not merely a compromise, but a state of perfect equilibrium and harmony wi...