The Analects of Confucius (Translations from the Asian Classics)

Compiled by disciples of Confucius in the centuries following his death in 479 B.C.E., __The Analects of Confucius__ is a collection of aphorisms and historical anecdotes embodying the basic values of the Confucian tradition: learning, morality, ritual decorum, and filial piety. Reflecting the model eras of Chinese antiquity, the Analects offers valuable insights into successful governance and the ideal organization of society. Filled with humor and sarcasm, it reads like a casual conversation between teacher and student, emphasizing the role of the individual in the attainment of knowledge and the value of using historical events and people to illuminate moral and political concepts. Confucius's teachings focus on cultural and peaceful pursuits and the characteristics of benevolent and culturally distinguished government. He also discusses ancestor worship and other rites performed for the spirits of the dead. The single most influential philosophical work in all of Chinese history, __The Analects of Confucius__ has shaped the thought and customs of China and neighboring countries for centuries. Burton Watson's concise translation uses the pinyin romanization system and keeps explanatory notes to a minimum, yet his intimate knowledge of the Confucian tradition and precise attention to linguistic detail capture the original text's elegance, cogency, and wit. Compiled by disciples of Confucius in the centuries following his death in 479 B.C.E., The Analects of Confucius is a collection of aphorisms and historical anecdotes embodying the basic values of the Confucian tradition: learning, morality, ritual decorum, and filial piety. Reflecting the model eras of Chinese antiquity, the Analects offers valuable insights into successful governance and the ideal organization of society. Filled with humor and sarcasm, it reads like a casual conversation between teacher and student, emphasizing the role of the individual in the attainment of knowledge and the value of using historical events and people to illuminate moral and political concepts. Confucius's teachings focus on cultural and peaceful pursuits and the characteristics of benevolent and culturally distinguished government. He also discusses ancestor worship and other rites performed for the spirits of the dead. The single most influential philosophical work in all of... ( ̄`'•. ̧//(*_*)\\ ̧.•' ́ ̄),History/Asia/Central Asia Compiled By Disciples Of Confucius In The Fourth Century B.c.e., The Analects Of Confucius Is A Collection Of Aphorisms And Historical Anecdotes Embodying The Basic Values Of The Cunfucian Tradition: Learning, Morality, Ritual, Decorum, And Filial Piety. 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. -- Jacket Flap. Introduction -- Book One -- Book Two -- Book Three -- Book Four -- Book Five -- Book Six -- Book Seven -- Book Eight -- Book Nine -- Book Ten -- Book Eleven -- Book Twelve -- Book Thirteen -- Book Fourteen -- Book Fifteen -- Book Sixteen -- Book Eighteen -- Book Nineteen -- Book Twenty -- Glossary Of Persons And Places. Translated By Burton Watson. Includes Bibliographical References. Here is a translation of the recorded thoughts and deeds that best remember Confucius - informed for the first time by the manuscript version found at Dingzhou in 1973, a partial text dating to 55 b.c.e. and only made available to the scholarly world in 1997. Based on the earliest Analects yet discovered, this translation provides us with a new perspective on the central canonical text that has defined Chinese culture - and clearly illuminates the spirit and mind-set of Confucius. Based on the latest research and complete with both Chinese and English texts, this revealing translation serves both as an excellent introduction to Confucian thought and as an authoritative addition to sophisticated debate. A collection of aphorisms and historical anecdotes embodying the basic values of the Confucian tradition. This book reflects the model eras of Chinese antiquity. It provides insight into the successful governance of the empire and its ideal organization of society. Lunyu, or The Analects of Confucius, has probably exercised a greater influence on the history and culture of the Chinese people than any other work in the Chinese language.