This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Sayings of Confucius
A New Translation of the Greater Part of the Confucian Analects
Note: Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Madeleine Fournier and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.]
Summary: "The Sayings of Confucius" by Confucius is a compilation of moral aphorisms and ethical teachings that encapsulate the philosophical foundation of Confucianism, likely consisting of discussions from around the 5th century BC. This collection explores themes such as virtue, governance, and personal conduct, revealing insights into the responsibilities of individuals in their familial and societal roles, as well as the importance of moral integrity. Through the lens of Confucius's experiences and reflections, this text serves as a guide for personal and collective conduct, emphasizing principles that continue to resonate throughout history. At the start of the text, readers are introduced to the foundational beliefs of Confucius, conveyed through a series of teachings on virtues essential for individual and societal well-being. These sayings highlight the importance of self-cultivation, filial piety, and the ethical responsibilities of rulers and subjects alike. Confucius critiques the moral failings of his time while advocating for a return to virtue and social harmony, indicating the catastrophic consequences of neglecting these principles. The opening portion sets the stage for an exploration of the nuanced interplay between individual morality and governance, which centers around the need for leaders to exemplify righteousness to cultivate a just and orderly society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Confucius, 552 BCE-480 BCE
Translator: Giles, Lionel, 1875-1958
EBook No.: 46389
Published: Jul 24, 2014
Downloads: 390
Language: English
Subject: Ethics -- China
Subject: Philosophy, Chinese
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Sayings of Confucius
A New Translation of the Greater Part of the Confucian Analects
Note: Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Madeleine Fournier and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.]
Summary: "The Sayings of Confucius" by Confucius is a compilation of moral aphorisms and ethical teachings that encapsulate the philosophical foundation of Confucianism, likely consisting of discussions from around the 5th century BC. This collection explores themes such as virtue, governance, and personal conduct, revealing insights into the responsibilities of individuals in their familial and societal roles, as well as the importance of moral integrity. Through the lens of Confucius's experiences and reflections, this text serves as a guide for personal and collective conduct, emphasizing principles that continue to resonate throughout history. At the start of the text, readers are introduced to the foundational beliefs of Confucius, conveyed through a series of teachings on virtues essential for individual and societal well-being. These sayings highlight the importance of self-cultivation, filial piety, and the ethical responsibilities of rulers and subjects alike. Confucius critiques the moral failings of his time while advocating for a return to virtue and social harmony, indicating the catastrophic consequences of neglecting these principles. The opening portion sets the stage for an exploration of the nuanced interplay between individual morality and governance, which centers around the need for leaders to exemplify righteousness to cultivate a just and orderly society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Confucius, 552 BCE-480 BCE
Translator: Giles, Lionel, 1875-1958
EBook No.: 46389
Published: Jul 24, 2014
Downloads: 390
Language: English
Subject: Ethics -- China
Subject: Philosophy, Chinese
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.