Great China Library, Analects of Confucius (Chinese-English Parallel Text)

Author: Yang Bojun (Original Translation), (English) Arthur Waley (Translation)
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The Analects is a Confucian classic, compiled in the early Warring States period. It records the thoughts and actions of Confucius, his disciples, and later scholars. The book consists of 20 chapters. The core idea of The Analects is "Ren" (benevolence), which Confucius believed meant "loving others," often referred to as the "way of loyalty and reciprocity." However, the realization of "Ren" must adhere to the norms of "Li" (ritual propriety), as stated in "To subdue oneself and return to propriety is benevolence." The Analects also reflects Confucius's political ideals of advocating moral governance and opposing harsh policies. It embodies his educational philosophy of "teaching without discrimination" and "teaching according to aptitude," as well as his skeptical attitude toward ghosts and superstition.