Confucian Analects

By James Legge

The Confucian Analects is a book of ancient Chinese philosophy and teachings attributed to the philosopher Confucius. This particular version of the Analects is translated and annotated by James Legge, a British scholar and sinologist. The book is divided into 20 chapters, each containing a series of dialogues and sayings attributed to Confucius and his disciples. The Analects cover a wide range of topics, including ethics, politics, education, and personal conduct. Legge's translation is highly regarded for its accuracy and clarity, and his annotations provide additional context and historical background for readers unfamiliar with Chinese culture and history. Overall, the Confucian Analects is a foundational text in Chinese philosophy and an important work for anyone interested in the history of ideas and moral philosophy.The Master said, 'If the people be led by laws, and uniformity sought to be given them by punishments, they will try to avoid the punishment, but have no sense of shame.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162658355
• ISBN13: 9781162658353
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"