The Analects

Name: The Analects
Brand: Pan Macmillan
SKU: 9781529080100
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By Confucius

Series: Macmillan Collector's Library

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The Analects by Confucius is a collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his disciples. The text provides insights into Confucian philosophy, focusing on morality, proper social relationships, and the cultivation of virtue. It is a fundamental work in the study of Chinese ethics and political philosophy.
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The Analects

A superb modern translation of the most famous Chinese text in history.

A superb modern translation of the most famous Chinese text in history.

Description

Formed in a time of great unrest in ancient China, The Analects is vital to an understanding of Chinese history and thought, and, 2,500 years on, it remains startlingly relevant to contemporary life.

Complete and unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Highly regarded for the poetic fluency he brings to his award-winning work, David Hinton's translation is inviting and immensely readable.

Confucius, the 'great sage' of China, believed that an ideal society is based on humanity, benevolence and goodness. His profoundly influential philosophy is encapsulated in The Analects, a collection of sayings which were written down by his followers. Confucius advocates an ethical social order, woven together by selfless and supportive relationships between friends, families and communities. He taught that living by a moral code based on education, ritual, respect and integrity will bring peace to human society.

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The Analects by Confucius is praised for its profound insights into ethics, governance, and personal conduct. Reviewers appreciate its timeless wisdom and relevance, highlighting its influence on Eastern philosophy and thought. Many find it an essential read for understanding Confucianism and its impact on cultural and intellectual history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529080100

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Collector's Library

Contributors:

Translated by David Hinton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 101.0mm

Height: 158.0mm

Weight: 152g

Pages: 240

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Confucius New at Book Hero Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Religion & Spirituality Series: Macmillan Collector's Library

About the Author

Confucius (551-479 BCE) was born into a noble family in the Chinese state of Lu. His father died when he was very young and the family fell into poverty. Confucius resigned from a political career and then travelled for many years, searching for a province willing to adopt his ideas. Unsuccessful, he returned to Lu where he spent the rest of his life teaching. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the world. David Hinton has translated many volumes of classical Chinese poetry and is the first translator in nearly two centuries to translate all five of the seminal classics in Chinese philosophy. This work has earned him many national awards in the United States, including a lifetime achievement award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His book of essays, Hunger Mountain: A Field Guide to Mind and Landscape was on the Guardian's Best-Books-of-the-Year list.