Publisher's Synopsis
The Analects of Confucius is a book that contains the teachings and sayings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. The book is compiled by his disciples and is considered one of the most important works in Chinese history. The book covers a wide range of topics, including ethics, morality, politics, and education. It is divided into 20 chapters, with each chapter containing a collection of Confucius' teachings. The book emphasizes the importance of cultivating personal virtues, such as benevolence, honesty, and humility, and stresses the importance of maintaining social harmony through proper conduct and respect for authority. The author, Charles F. Horne, provides a translation of the Analects into English, making it accessible to readers who are not fluent in Chinese. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese philosophy and culture.THIS 98 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient China, by Charles F. Horne. 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.
