The Analects
Confucius
Oct 2016 · Open Road Media
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A classic compendium of spiritual wisdom from ancient China’s greatest philosopher.
The Analects present the detailed code of morality, behavior, and belief espoused by Confucius. Stressing virtue, integrity, and respect within families and communities, Confucius explains how certain principles of living can apply to all aspects of society from education to political systems.
One of the most influential books in world history and a foundational text in the study of ethics, sociology, and philosophy, The Analects elucidates a path for an honorable and rewarding life.
More than two millennia after it was written, this collection of wisdom from ancient China’s best-known thinker is still admired and studied today.
The Analects present the detailed code of morality, behavior, and belief espoused by Confucius. Stressing virtue, integrity, and respect within families and communities, Confucius explains how certain principles of living can apply to all aspects of society from education to political systems.
One of the most influential books in world history and a foundational text in the study of ethics, sociology, and philosophy, The Analects elucidates a path for an honorable and rewarding life.
More than two millennia after it was written, this collection of wisdom from ancient China’s best-known thinker is still admired and studied today.
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Confucius (551–479 BCE) was a Chinese philosopher, political figure, teacher, and founder of Confucianism. He was known for his popular aphorisms, which were posthumously collected in TheAnalects. His teachings emphasized strong family loyalty and structure and high educational standards. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential teachers in Chinese history.
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