The Chinese Classical Work Commonly Called The Four Books (1828) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120736208)

The Chinese Classical Work Commonly Called The Four Books is a book written by David Collie in 1828. The book is a translation of the four books of Confucianism, which are considered to be the core texts of Chinese philosophy and culture. The four books include the Great Learning, the Doctrine of the Mean, the Analects, and the Mencius. The book provides an introduction to Confucianism and its teachings, as well as a detailed analysis of each of the four books. The translation is done in a way that is easy to understand for English readers, while still preserving the original meaning and style of the Chinese texts. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese philosophy, culture, or history, and offers a fascinating insight into one of the world's oldest and most influential belief systems.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: David Collie
ISBN-10: 112073620X
ISBN-13: 9781120736208
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2009
Pages: 344
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d