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The Analects

By Confucius
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The Analects by Confucius is a collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his contemporaries, covering his thoughts on ethics, government, and society. It delves into the importance of morality, proper social relationships, and justice, aiming to provide guidance on living a virtuous life. This philosophical work has deeply influenced Chinese culture and beyond, offering timeless insights into human behaviour and governance.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in exploring timeless philosophical wisdom. It offers profound insights into ethics, morality, and governance, reflecting on human virtues and societal harmony. This collection of teachings is considered a foundational text in Chinese philosophy, ideal for those curious about Confucian thought.

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The Analects

The Analects express a philosophy, or a moral code, by which the author, one of the most humane thinkers, believed everyone should live. Upholding the ideals of wisdom, self-knowledge, courage and love of one's fellow man, this title argues that the pursuit of virtue should be every individual's supreme goal.

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The Analects are a collection of Confucius's sayings brought together by his pupils shortly after his death in 497 BC. Together, they express a philosophy, or a moral code, by which Confucius, one of the most humane thinkers of all time, believed everyone should live.

Upholding the ideals of wisdom, self-knowledge, courage, and love of one's fellow man, he argued that the pursuit of virtue should be every individual's supreme goal. And, while following the Way, or the truth, might not result in immediate or material gain, Confucius showed that it could nevertheless bring its own powerful and lasting spiritual rewards.

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Many reviews praise Annping Chin's edition of The Analects for its clarity and accessibility. Esteemed commentators highlight its readable translation and insightful annotations, which help uncover deeper meanings for English-language readers. It's noted for its transformative ability to convey the enduring wisdom of Confucius with both simplicity and elegance.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140443486

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 September 1979

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by D. C. Lau
  • Introduction by D. C. Lau
  • Translated by D. C. Lau
  • Introduction by D. C. Lau

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 193g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Confucius 551-479 BC , though of noble descent, was born in humble circumstances. He believed that politics is only an extension of morals, and spent ten years travelling through the various states of China spreading his ideas. When he realised that there was no way of converting the feudal rulers to his way of thinking he returned to Lu and spent the rest of his life there teaching his pupils. D.C Lau has held a number of professorships in the field of Chinese language and literature.

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