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Few individuals have shaped their country's civilization more profoundly than the Master Kong, better-known as Confucius (551-479 BC). His sayings and those of his disciples form the foundation of a distinct social, ethical, and intellectual system. They have retained their freshness... Read Full Overview

'The Master said, "If a man sets his heart on benevolence, he will be free from evil"'

The Analects are a collection of Confucius's sayings brought together by his pupils shortly after his death in 497 BC. Together they express a philosophy, or a moral code,... Read Full Overview

One of the most influential books in human history, in a revelatory new translation

This edition goes beyond others that largely leave readers to their own devices in understanding this cryptic work, by providing an entr e into the text that parallels the traditional Chinese way of approaching it: alongside Slingerland's exquisite rendering of the work are his... Read Full Overview

This new translation presents the Analects in a revolutionary new format that, for the first time in any language, distinguishes the original words of the Master from the later sayings of his disciples and their followers, enabling readers to experience China's most influential... Read Full Overview

Few individuals have shaped their country's civilization more profoundly than the Master Kong, better-known as Confucius (551-479 BC). His sayings and those of his disciples form the foundation of a distinct social, ethical, and intellectual system. They have retained their freshness... Read Full Overview

The complete twenty books of philosophic discussion by the superb Chinese sage Confucius are presented here anew. Originally, these sayings and conversations were penned during the Warring States period of Chinese antiquity. The subjects range from wise behavior in times of crisis... Read Full Overview

This handsome silkbound edition presents The Analects of Confusions with a gold-embossed cover design and beautiful full-color illustrations, presented in a decorative slipcase.

Rich distillation of the timeless precepts of extremely influential Chinese philosopher and social theorist. Includes "Concerning Fundamental Principles," "Concerning Government," "The Eight Dancers: Concerning Manners and Morals," and much more. Footnotes.

For the first time in one volume, The Analects illustrated by bestselling cartoonist C. C. Tsai

Few individuals have shaped their country's civilization more profoundly than the Master Kong, better-known as Confucius (551-479 BC). His sayings and those of his disciples form the foundation of a distinct social, ethical, and intellectual system. They have retained their freshness... Read Full Overview

This edition of The Analects of Confucius features both English and Chinese side by side for easy reference and bilingual support. The Analects of Confucius is one of the most influential and profound Chinese texts in the world. The book's influence on Eastern and Western thought... Read Full Overview

Acting as an inspiration to the people of China and East Asia, The Analects affirms a humanistic ethic. This translation of the work aims to break down the stereotypical Confucius, showing him to have been a man of passion, enthusiasm and action, whose vocation was politics,... Read Full Overview

One of the most influential books of all time, The Analects of Confucius collects the sayings and wisdom of the Chinese philosopher and his followers. Still as relevant today as they were over two thousand years ago, these teachings together present a moral code that values virtue... Read Full Overview