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The Analects express a philosophy, or a moral code, by which the author, one of the most humane thinkers, believed everyone should live. Upholding the ideals of wisdom, self-knowledge,... Læs mere
"This is the Confucius translation for our time."—Jonathan Mirsky, The Times [London]
“Leys has made Confucius speak English more persuasively than any translator to date. His achievement is one of simplicity. . . . Leys sees his task as making the Confucius of the Analects fully persuasive again. He does this brilliantly.”—Stephen Owen, The New Republic
Meant for a survey course or a course in which the "Analects" is one of the works studied, this volume provides a representative... Læs mere
Confucius is one of the most humane, rational, and lucid of moral teachers, concerned not with arcane metaphysics, but with practical issues of life and conduct.
Meant for a survey course or a course in which the Analects is one of the works studied, this volume provides a representative... Læs mere
A wonderfully enjoyable storehouse of ancient Chinese history and legends, which also has an important role in understanding 21st century. China 'And remember: Heaven's blessing will cease forever if there's despair and poverty in your lands.' This book deals with this topic.