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The Four Books
The Basic Teachings of the Later Confucian Tradition
Series: Hackett Classics
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The Four Books
In this engaging volume, Daniel Gardner explains the way in which the Four Books- Great Learning, Analects, Mencius, and Maintaining Perfect Balance
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In this engaging volume, Daniel Gardner explains the way in which the Four Books—Great Learning, Analects, Mencius, and Maintaining Perfect Balance—have been read and understood by the Chinese since the twelfth century.
Selected passages in translation are accompanied by Gardner's comments, which incorporate selections from the commentary and interpretation of the renowned Neo-Confucian thinker, Zhu Xi (1130-1200).
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The Four Books by Daniel K. Gardner is praised for its clarity and suitability for undergraduate courses on Late Imperial China. The text effectively introduces students to key points about the Four Books' role in society and government, complemented by useful images and reproduced commentaries. The book's introduction and conclusion are highlighted as particularly beneficial for helping students understand these philosophical texts, although some might miss additional passages. Overall, it serves as an excellent resource for classroom use.
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ISBN: 9780872208261
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 March 2007
Country: United States
Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: Tertiary education
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Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 171g
Pages: 192
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