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Title	:	The Analects
Author	:	Confucius
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Penguin Classics
Pages	:	Pages: 249 pages
Published	:	September 27th 1979 by Penguin Books Ltd (first published -429)
Categories	:	Philosophy. Classics. Nonfiction

The Analects Paperback | Pages: 249 pages

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This lively new translation with clear explanatory notes by one of the foremost scholars of classical Chinese provides the ideal introduction to the Analects for readers who have no previous knowledge of the Chinese language and philosophical traditions. "How dare I claim to be a sage or a benevolent man?" By constructing the philosophy expressed through The Analects, Confucius might well dare to make such a claim. The Analects are a collection of Confucius' sayings, compiled by his pupils shortly after his death in 497 B.C., and they reflect the extent to which Confucius held up a moral ideal for all men. The aim is the perfection of one's moral character, the method one of arduous pursuit of such moral attributes as benevolence, wisdom, courage; the result is no recompense either in this life or the next – to follow the Way must be its own reward. A harsh philosophy perhaps, but shining through it is the splendid intellect and spirit of one of the most reasonable and humane thinkers of all time.

Mention Books Supposing The Analects

Original Title:	論語 [Lún Yǔ]
ISBN:	0140443487 (ISBN13: 9780140443486)
Edition Language:	English
Literary Awards:	J. A. Hollon palkinto (2015)

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Chi-lu asked how the spirits of the dead and the gods should be served. The Master said, "You are not able even to serve man. How can you serve the spirits?" "May I ask about death?""You do not understand even life. How can you understand death?"The Analects are full of interesting and thought-provoking bits like this one. I highlighted any statements I found to be interesting or those that would be beneficial to read again later in life. There are many. I enjoyed reading an ancient text,

thank you for the great review sir

Is it not indeed a pleasure to acquire knowledge and constantly to exercise oneself therein? It really is. Its a noble pursuit, forever trying to learn and improve and become the best you possible. And in a way, thats the main drive behind these teachings: self-improvement. Ive met so many people in my life that never reached their potential or realised it. So many people dont dare to try. Growing up, I had some real intelligent friends who could have gone on to do wonderful things, but they

A jewel, though many maxims require prior knowledge of China's dynastic period. I took about 2 days to familiarize with the history; the excerpts below are the more universal sayings. What's interesting is that many aphorisms are Confucius joking with disciples :) Excerpts:---------1.8 If you study you will not be crude.3.12 Sacrifice to the spirits as though the spirits were present.3.24 The world has long been without the dao.4.22 The ancients were wary of speaking - ashamed if their conduct

You can't review the Analects. But you can review editions of the Analects, and this one, translated and commented upon by Annping Chin, is one of the great editions of any philosophy book I've ever come across. The translation clear without being condescending, and Chin includes the Chinese text at the back of the book. Her comments are fascinating; best of all, she includes references to and quotes from the many traditional commentaries on the book, so you know not only what e.g. one random

The "philosophical translation" moniker supposes some authoritativeness, though the execution results in two things. First, it means that the translations are vastly expanded in order to get the fullest possible sense of the terms used. As a result there are many awkward translation choices: ren which is typically rendered "humanity" is rendered as "authoritative conduct" which is tremendously cumbersome even after getting used to it. This style isn't without its merits; junzi typically rendered

Where does it say the God/Christ part? I missed it.