The Complete Analects of Confucius

Books about The Complete Analects of Confucius

iThe Analect of Confucius is the gem in the crown of Chinese classics. Containing the teaching and deeds of China's most influential thinker, it has been made a basic textbook of Chinese education for more than 2,000 years. In just 12,000 characters,iThe Analect of Confucius covers a wide scope ranging

Books about The Complete Analects of Confucius

The complete twenty books of philosophic discussion by Chinese philosopher Confucius are presented here anew in hardcover. Originally, these sayings and conversations were penned during the Warring States period of Chinese antiquity. The subjects range from wise behavior in times of crisis to instruction upon how to live a peaceful

The Analects, literally Edited Conversations, is a collection of aphorisms and brief conversations attributed to Confucius, but most likely not written during his lifetime. The standard translations of this work are usually stuffed with additional commentary, and difficult to follow. This new modern edition includes the clearest aphorisms and an