You may rob the Three Armies of their commander, but you cannot deprive the humblest peasant of his opinion – Confucius (Analects 9.25)
The Analects of Confucius has been one of the most widely read and studied books in China for the last 2,000 years, and continues to have a substantial influence on thought and values today. His words largely concern ethics, morality within the family, within marriage and within government, social relationships, justice and sincerity, valour and virtue. But whether you regard this as high philosophy or self- help for all the ages, whether your interest is in Chinese culture or leadership, whether it is spirituality or success that occupies your thoughts, Confucius has wise and accessible things to say about them all.
This complete edition of the Analects, which is made up of 20 books of brief passages from Confucius and his disciples, is presented with a new introduction and new editorial notes. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding and with a timeless design, Confucius: The Analects will appeal to anyone interested in philosophy, spirituality and Chinese culture.
Introduction by James Trapp, China Collection, British Museum
Confucius’s background as a member of a low aristocratic family, where he was the only son and the offspring of one of his father’s concubines. With his father’s connections, he became a tutor at the court in Lu. How we understand the Analects were put together during the Warring States period (475 BC–221 BC) and how it achieved its final form during the mid-Han dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). The influence the book and Confucius’s thoughts had on Chinese culture.
Book I – Hsio R
Book II – Wei Chang
Book III – Pa Yih
Book IV – Le Jin
Book V – Kung-ye ch’ang
Book VI – Yung yey
Book VII – Shu Er
Book VIII – T’ai-po
Book IX – Tsze han
Book X – Heang Tang
Book XI – Hsien Tsin
Book XII – Yen Yuan
Book XIII – Tsze-Lu
Book XIV – Hsien Wan
Book XV – Wei Ling Kung
Book XVI – Ke She
Book XVII – Yang Ho
Book XVIII – Wei Tsze
Book XIX – Tsze-Chang
Book XX – Yao Yueh
Index
Height:265
Width:196
Spine:22
Weight:796.00