Admonisher Info
: In ancient Chinese political texts (e.g., the Annals of Master Yan ), a lower-ranking official would admonish a ruler. This was dangerous because it threatened the "face" of a more powerful person.
: Because humans often have blind spots regarding their own flaws, only an honest "admonishing friend" can provide the deep truths necessary for self-growth. admonisher
Another strong approach is a linguistic or historical analysis of admonishment as a specific "speech act." : In ancient Chinese political texts (e
