Konfucius Books

A wonderfully enjoyable storehouse of ancient Chinese history and legends, which also has an important role in understanding 21st century. China 'And remember: Heaven's blessing will cease forever if there's despair and poverty in your lands.' This book deals with this topic.

Confucius is one of the great figures in the history of human thought, a pioneering educator, social critic, and political scientist. As a philosopher and teacher, he addressed core human issues with such precision and clarity that his sayings have been preserved and studied over thousands of years. The Analects of Confucius are a basic source for a wide range of advice on human affairs from governing nations and managing enterprises to dealing with society and getting along with others. This new presentation of the ever-popular sayings of Confucius is designed to bring the wisdom of a great teacher to another generation of readers. In his brilliant text, Thomas Cleary has arranged the sayings of Confucius in the order of the sixty-four classic I Ching hexagrams, which Confucius not only made available in their present form but also supplemented with his own written commentaries. Widely recognized for his linguistic and technical mastery in the translation of ancient Chinese texts, Tho

Entire text of the Analects of Confucius in large, readable characters, and beneath this Legge's full translation, which has been accepted as the definitive, standard English version. Full chinese text, standard English translation on same page. Finest edition anywhere of one of world's finest thinkers.

This is the first time that both the logic and profundity of Confucian theory has sprung so directly from the text. Without the loss or addition of a single character the New Analects display an appearance that is utterly different from that of the past--the arguments are fresh, the themes coherent, the ideas clearly differentiated and the exposition lucid. The author believes that Confucius, in his old age, was prevented from editing his sayings into a coherent whole because of the early death of his favorite pupil and that The Analects remained an unsorted collection of lecture notes. The result has been to present Confucian thought in a haphazard way that he believes has left generations of Western scholars with the impression that The Analects are illogical and lack profundity. The author has reconstructed and rearranged the text thematically and distinguishes between what Confucius himself said and what his pupils said. He has also added a commentary which vividly illustrates the philosophical strands of thought that go to make up Confucianism as a whole.

The Analects was compiled by the disciples of Confucius, China s earliest teacher and moral thinker, from his remarks and his conversations with rulers, political operators, and people he happened to meet. It laid the foundation of the Chinese idea of what is moral and what is politically viable, what is a good government and who has integrity.

Dialogues, stories, and anecdotes of Confucius reveal the Chinese teacher's perpective on the state, leadership, virtue, and the proper relationship between humankind and nature.

This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, a company dedicated to producing large print editions. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision, ensuring that classic literature remains available to a broader audience.

The Analects of Confucius is a foundational philosophical text that compiles the teachings of Confucius as recorded by his disciples. It emphasizes the significance of education for moral growth and highlights virtues such as sincerity, piety, and respect. Confucius offers a timeless moral framework centered on responsibility and kindness, influencing Eastern thought for over 2,500 years. This silkbound edition features a gold-embossed cover and full-color illustrations, making it an exquisite gift for philosophy enthusiasts, complemented by an introduction and notes by John Balldock.

Exploring key themes such as filial piety, friendship, and governance, this collection presents selected sayings from the influential Chinese philosopher Confucius. Compiled by Epiphanius Wilson, it includes a biographical overview and critical analysis of Confucius' philosophical ideas, highlighting moral values, individual responsibility, and societal harmony. Wilson's translation serves as a bridge for Western audiences, significantly impacting the understanding of Confucianism and its contributions to Western philosophy and ethics, making it a vital resource for cross-cultural studies.