Analects Translation and Notes - (Simplified Chinese Version)

Author: Yang Bojun
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
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 irreproachable sacred classic of the Chinese people. As the source classic 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 the 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. Mr. Yang Bojun's Translation and Annotations of the Analects has long been renowned for its accurate annotations and straightforward translations, making it one of the best contemporary editions of the Analects, highly praised by both scholars and readers. However, its long-standing publication in traditional characters has caused inconvenience for many readers. To meet the needs of a broader audience, the editors have now published it in simplified characters. Due to the change to simplified characters, some of the original annotations are no longer applicable, and the editors have made corresponding adjustments. The On Discussing Confucius, Introduction, and Dictionary of the Analects in the traditional character edition are the research insights of Mr. Yang Bojun. Readers interested in in-depth study or research of the Analects or ancient Chinese may refer to the traditional character edition of Translation and Annotations of the Analects.