The Analects

Author: Confucius
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: The Analects includes chapters such as "Learning and Governance," "Governing by Virtue," "Humaneness and Benevolence," "The Unfamiliar," and "Zizhang," and is an important classic of ancient Chinese Confucianism. It serves as a precious primary source for studying and understanding Chinese culture, as well as Confucius's thoughts and life. This series is part of the "Essence of Chinese National Culture." The initial compilation of this series selects over 30 important ancient Chinese classics, divided into 20 volumes, covering five categories: philosophical classics, literary masterpieces, military strategies, educational readers, and life wisdom. The works included are the essence of traditional Chinese culture, reflecting the extraordinary charm of ancient Chinese culture from one perspective. This series is aimed at the general public. On one hand, it selects content closely related to modern life, while also striving to provide concise annotations and translations of the selected texts in simple language, accompanied by lively illustrations to help readers grasp the meaning and spirit. The overall organization and explanations of this series have been refined through the collective efforts of numerous experts and scholars over many years. Based on thorough absorption of current research findings, it also incorporates the compilers' unique interpretations, with many sections reflecting their distinctive insights.