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2003-05-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Legge, James
1815
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Li, Ya-ko
The Chinese Classics — Volume 1: Confucian Analects
Texts in Chinese and English.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analects
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"The Chinese Classics — Volume 1: Confucian Analects" by James Legge is a philosophical text written in the mid-19th century that serves as a translation and commentary on the teachings of Confucius. This work presents a collection of dialogues and aphorisms attributed to Confucius, focusing on ethics, morality, and proper conduct in both personal life and governance. Through its examination of virtues, relationships, and social principles, the text allows readers to explore the foundational ideas of Confucian thought that have significantly shaped Chinese culture and philosophy. At the start of the volume, the text introduces the reader to core principles through a series of sayings and discussions involving Confucius and his disciples. Key themes include the joy of learning, the importance of friendships, and the qualities of a virtuous man. The Master emphasizes filial piety, respect for elders, and the proper governance of a state through moral integrity, illustrating how these concepts are interlinked. The opening chapters provide insight into Confucius's belief in self-cultivation and the importance of moral character as essential elements for personal and societal harmony. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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China -- History
Chinese literature -- Translations into English
Chinese literature
China -- Maps
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