The Wisdom of the Analects

Author: Zhao Jinzhong
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Confucius made many insightful remarks on education and how to conduct oneself in society. These profound statements are well-known to people and have become nourishment for life. However, what may be even more worthy of our attention is Confucius's spirit of independent thinking. He opposed blind obedience and advocated that judgment should be made after one's own reflection. "If everyone dislikes it, examine it closely; if everyone likes it, examine it closely," this point has been emasculated by his later generations. The Analects is a product from over two thousand years ago, some of which is outdated, and some even clashes with modernization. There is no need for us to accept it in its entirety. Therefore, when it comes to this cultural heritage, the attitude we should adopt is still the old saying: inherit it critically.
"The Analects" being used to govern the world with half of it is a notion much cherished by the ancients of our country; while "The Analects + Abacus" was vigorously advocated by, the father of Japanese business. The Analects vividly presents the social and life wisdom of the Chinese sage Confucius. The book uses the insightful and luminous words from The Analects as material, adopting the form of essays with lively and engaging narratives, deep humanistic care, and a strong modern consciousness. It not only interprets The Analects but also elucidates life. It is worth reading for readers to approach Confucius and absorb the vast wisdom of the sage.