Confucian Analects (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169267411)

The Confucian Analects, translated by James Legge, is a collection of sayings and teachings attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his disciples. The book is divided into 20 chapters, each containing various conversations and dialogues between Confucius and his students. The Analects cover a wide range of topics, including morality, ethics, politics, education, and personal conduct. Confucius' teachings emphasize the importance of self-cultivation, respect for authority, and the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. The book is considered one of the most important works of Chinese philosophy and has had a significant impact on Chinese culture and society. Legge's translation is widely regarded as one of the most accurate and faithful translations of the Analects into English.The Master said, 'If the people be led by laws, and uniformity sought to be given them by punishments, they will try to avoid the punishment, but have no sense of shame.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Legge
ISBN-10: 1169267416
ISBN-13: 9781169267411
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 156
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d