The Analects of Confucius

confucius simon leys

"This is the Confucius translation for our time."―Jonathan Mirsky, The Times [London] In this terse, brilliant translation, Simon Leys restores the human dimension to Confucius. He emerges a full-blooded character with a passion for politics and a devotion to the ideals of a civilization he saw in decline. Leys's notes draw Confucius into conversation with the great thinkers of the Western tradition. In all, this volume provides new readers the perfect introduction to a classic work.

Genres philosophyclassicsnonfictionchinareligionhistoryspiritualityeastern philosophyancientasia

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1,-0475

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j. a. hollon palkinto,

This edition

Format: 256 pages, Paperback
Published: October 17, 1997 by W. W. Norton \u0026 Company
ISBN: 9780393316995
ASIN: 0393316998
Language: English

About the author

confucius

Chinese philosopher Confucius, originally Kong Fuzi and born circa 551 BC, promoted a system of social and political ethics, emphasizing order, moderation, and reciprocity between superiors and subordinates; after his death in 479 BC, disciples compiled the Analects, which contains a collection of his sayings and dialogues.

Teachings of this social thinker deeply influenced Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese life.

孔子 - Kong Zi
孔夫子 - Kong Fuzi (Kung Fu-Tzu)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucius