Confucius. That is, from to

Author: (American) Herbert Fingarette, translated by Peng Guoxiang, Zhang Hua
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Publishing Date: 2002-09-01
Features: This book closely adheres to the text of the Analects, meticulously analyzing Confucius's ideas and concepts, aiming to present the distinctive traits of his thought. The authors argue that interpreting the Analects from a psychologistic and subjectivist perspective stems from a misunderstanding rooted in Western intellectual backgrounds, while the core of Confucian thought lies in the emphasis on ritual behavior. Ritual is an expression of human nature shaped by the historical accumulation of human experience, and the practice of ritual enables human nature to achieve perfection within the broader context of the community. When people skillfully practice the ritual behaviors required by various roles in human society, they can ultimately attain a state of effortless balance, infusing life with a magical charm. The sage's realm is the divine radiance of human nature that shines through the practice of ritual within the mundane world.