Analects Translation and Notes

Author: Yang Bojun (Translation and Notes)
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: "A half of the Analects can govern the world." Since ancient times, whether among scholars or the common people, the Analects has been an indispensable sacred classic for the Chinese. As the source of Chinese culture, its arguments and philosophical ideas have permeated China's political and educational systems, social customs, psychological habits, and behavioral patterns for over two thousand years. How can ancient classics be revitalized in the new "cultural reconstruction"? The Analects is a treasure of Confucianism in China, recording the words and deeds of Confucius and his disciples from over two and a half thousand years ago. Yang Bojun's Translation and Notes on the Analects has long been renowned for its accurate annotations and straightforward translations, making it one of the best editions of the Analects today and highly esteemed both in academia and among readers. However, its publication in traditional characters has caused inconvenience for many readers. To address this, the editors have now published it in simplified characters to meet the needs of a broader audience. Due to the switch to simplified characters, some of the original annotations are no longer applicable, and the editors have made corresponding adjustments. The Discussion on Confucius, Introduction, and Dictionary of the Analects in the traditional character edition are the fruits of Yang Bojun's research. Readers interested in in-depth study or research on the Analects or ancient Chinese may refer to the traditional character edition of Translation and Notes on the Analects.