Four Books and Five Classics (Family Bookshelf)

Author: Meng Ke
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: "The Four Books" and "The Five Classics" are an important part of traditional Chinese culture, classic works of Confucian thought in China, and treasured masterpieces among the ancient Chinese historical and cultural texts. "The Four Books" and "The Five Classics" have served as the foundational texts for political activities and literary creation by scholars across generations over the millennia; they are the fundamental basis for governance, self-cultivation, and moral development for emperors, generals, officials, and common people alike. They have had a profound impact on the history of thought in China and the world, and to this day, they remain the moral norms, principles of conduct, and foundation for governance in Chinese society. They are among the most precious cultural heritage of the Chinese nation and play a significant role in driving the development of Chinese society. This book condenses the profound reflections of ancient sages on the universe, nature, society, and human life, and enshrines the value norms of moral cultivation and ethical education established by the ancient wise. It adopts a format of original translation comparison, selecting timeless and renowned passages and masterpieces from the original texts. It interprets traditional cultural classics from a new perspective, integrates the millennia of accumulated wisdom of Chinese civilization in a new form, and takes readers across a thousand years of time to engage in a spiritual exchange with the ancients, allowing them to fully appreciate the vast, profound, and long-standing heritage of the Chinese nation.