The Life Of Confucius

By James Legge

Book Overview

The Life of Confucius is a biographical account of the life and teachings of the famous Chinese philosopher, Confucius. Written by James Legge, a renowned scholar of Chinese culture and history, the book provides a detailed and insightful look into the life of Confucius, his upbringing, his education, and his philosophy.The book begins with an overview of the historical context in which Confucius lived, including the political and social climate of ancient China. It then delves into the early years of Confucius, his family background, and his upbringing. From there, the book explores Confucius' education and his early career as a teacher and political advisor.The bulk of the book is devoted to an in-depth examination of Confucius' philosophy, including his ideas about ethics, morality, government, and education. Legge provides numerous examples of Confucius' teachings, as well as commentary on their relevance and impact on Chinese culture and society.The book also covers the later years of Confucius' life, including his travels, his relationships with his disciples, and his eventual death. Throughout the book, Legge provides a balanced and nuanced portrayal of Confucius, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses as a philosopher and a person.Overall, The Life of Confucius is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most influential thinkers in Chinese history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Chinese philosophy, culture, or history.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient China, by James Legge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100006.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: 1425327605
• ISBN13: 9781425327606
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"