Four Books and Five Classics (Illustrated Version, Hardcover, 3 Volumes) (Includes 1 CD-ROM)

Author: Ji Jianghong
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The book interprets the authoritative classics of Confucianism from a brand-new perspective, integrating the millennia-old heritage of Chinese civilization in an innovative way; it showcases the achievements of traditional Chinese culture, including thought, literature, philosophy, history, painting, calligraphy, and more, allowing readers to fully appreciate the profound and enduring legacy of the Chinese nation.
Viewing: Majestic mountains with peaks and valleys in full bloom, transcendent and exquisite figures of past dynasties, delicate and lifelike feathers and flowers, ethereal and time-honored masterpieces of calligraphy, and exquisitely crafted, invaluable national treasures.
Learning: The timeless principles revered by ancient sages and sages, the behavioral norms that uphold Chinese social ethics, the lofty aspirations to govern the family, the state, and the world, and the spirit of erudite learning, reflection, and renewal through the study of the past. The pinnacle achievements of classical Chinese literature and art.
Discovery: Why does Confucian thought possess such enduring vitality? What were the differences between the rites and laws of ancient times and those of today? What did the origins of Chinese poetry look like? Why is it said that "the Spring and Autumn Annals had no just wars," and where does the profound mystery of the I Ching lie in its exploration of the laws of change in the world?