This edition of The Analects of Confucius features both English and Chinese side by side for easy reference and bilingual support. The Analects of Confucius is one of the most influential and profound Chinese texts in the world. The book's influence on Eastern and Western thought throughout history is unparalleled. This edition's English translation is by world-renowned sinologist James Legge. The text is organized into 20 sections, each addressing aspects of Confucius' teachings.
The earliest Analects yet discovered, this work provides us with a new perspective on the central canonical text that has defined Chinese culture--and clearly illuminates the spirit and values of Confucius.
The Analects of Confucius gathers the teachings or aphorisms of the Chinese philosopher Confucius (551-479 BC).
He does this brilliantly.” —Stephen Owen, The New Republic The Norton Critical Edition aims to situate the historical figure of Kongzi, the legendary figure of Confucius, and the Analects (or Lunyu), the single most influential book ...
In this classic translation of The Analects by Arthur Waley, the questions Confucius addressed two and a half millennia ago remain as relevant as ever. (Book Jacket Status: Jacketed)
In this new English translation, Peimin Ni accomplishes the rare feat of simultaneously providing a faithful translation of the text, offering his own reading based on gongfu (practice) perspective, and presenting major alternative readings ...
Reflecting the model eras of Chinese antiquity, the book is valued for its insights into the successful governance of the empire and its ideal organization of society.
The earliest Analects yet discovered, this work provides us with a new perspective on the central canonical text that has defined Chinese culture--and clearly illuminates the spirit and values of Confucius.
The Analects represents the primary surviving source for the teaching of Confucius, one of the most influential sages in human history. The book's defining characteristic is its form - brief...
Based on the oldest extant version of Confucius's most influential text, this translation of the Analects serves as an authentic introduction to Confucian thought.
This book detaches the Analects from the Scholastic interpretation and lets these famous sayings speak for themselves.