The Classic of Filial Piety

Author: Zhang Hongxing / Xu Kejia, Editors
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: "Classic Reading Pocket Books" are organized and compiled based on the fundamental concepts of the new compulsory Chinese curriculum standards or designated reading lists, featuring representative classics of Chinese traditional culture. The period of childhood is when memory power is most vigorous in a person's life. By reading classic passages, cultural, intellectual development, and character cultivation can be achieved. "Classic Reading Pocket Books" are large-sized, small-format, with standard phonetic annotations, and come with a beautifully designed VCD disc for convenient memorization and portability. The Book of Filial Piety is one of the "Classic Reading Pocket Books." As one of the "Thirteen Classics" of Confucianism, The Book of Filial Piety serves as the theoretical foundation for governing a state with filial piety in ancient China. It was once believed to be written by Zeng Can, but it quotes from Mencius and Xunzi, and is also referenced in Lüshi Chunqiu. It should therefore be attributed to Confucian scholars in the 3rd century BC. The Book of Filial Piety establishes standards for filial piety for people of all social strata and combines it with other ethical principles such as loyalty to the ruler, patriotism, propriety, adherence to the law, and frugality, fully exploring the spiritual essence of filial piety. We should absorb its essence. This book includes an appendix of The Twenty-Four Stories of Filial Piety, some of which can serve as role models for children, while others contain outdated or incorrect ideas that require discernment and reference. Based on an authoritative version, this book cross-references other editions for collation and includes a "Quick Guide" section for colloquial translations or necessary annotations.