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The Analects of Confucius Hardback - 2007

by Burton Watson; Burton Watson (Translator)

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Compiled by disciples of Confucius in the centuries following his death in 479 B.C.E., The Analects of Confucius is a collection of aphorisms and historical anecdotes embodying the basic values of the Confucian tradition: learning, morality, ritual decorum, and filial piety. Reflecting the model eras of Chinese antiquity, the Analects offers valuable insights into successful governance and the ideal organization of society. Filled with humor and sarcasm, it reads like a casual conversation between teacher and student, emphasizing the role of the individual in the attainment of knowledge and the value of using historical events and people to illuminate moral and political concepts.

Confucius's teachings focus on cultural and peaceful pursuits and the characteristics of benevolent and culturally distinguished government. He also discusses ancestor worship and other rites performed for the spirits of the dead. The single most influential philosophical work in all of Chinese history, The Analects of Confucius has shaped the thought and customs of China and neighboring countries for centuries. Burton Watson's concise translation uses the pinyin romanization system and keeps explanatory notes to a minimum, yet his intimate knowledge of the Confucian tradition and precise attention to linguistic detail capture the original text's elegance, cogency, and wit.

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  • Title The Analects of Confucius
  • Author Burton Watson; Burton Watson (Translator)
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First
  • Pages 176
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Columbia University Press, New York
  • Publication date 2007-08-17
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Glossary, Illustrated, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780231141642 / 0231141645
  • Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.58 x 5.58 x 0.77 in (21.79 x 14.17 x 1.96 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
    • Cultural Region: Asian - Chinese
    • Interdisciplinary Studies: Asian - General
  • Category Philosophy
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2007005401
  • Dewey Decimal Code 181.112

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Burton Watson has taught at Columbia, Stanford, and Kyoto Universities and is one of the world's best-known translators of Chinese and Japanese works. His translations include The Tales of the Heike; The Lotus Sutra; the writings of Zhuangzi, Mozi, Xunzi, and Han Feizi; The Columbia Book of Chinese Poetry; and Records of the Grand Historian.
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