Compiled by disciples of Confucius in the fourth century B.C.E.,
"The Analects of Confucius" is a collection of aphorisms and
historical anecdotes embodying the basic values of the Confucian
tradition: learning, morality, ritual decorum, and filial piety.
Reflecting the model eras of Chinese antiquity, the book is valued
for its insights into the successful governance of the empire and
its ideal organization of society. It has also been used for many
centuries as a beginning text in the learning of classical Chinese.
Filled with humor and sarcasm, the "Analects" reads like a
casual conversation between teacher and student, emphasizing the
role of the individual in the attainment of knowledge and the value
of using historical events and people to illuminate complex moral
and political concepts. Confucius's teachings focus on cultural and
peaceful pursuits and the characteristics of benevolent and
culturally distinguished government. He also discusses ancestor
worship and other rites performed for the spirits of the dead and
the importance of filial piety in cultivating one's moral and
ethical development.
The single most influential philosophical work in all of Chinese
history, "The Analects of Confucius" has shaped the thought and
customs of China for centuries and has played a key role in the
development of nearby countries, such as Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.
Burton Watson's concise translation uses the pinyin system of
romanization and keeps explanatory notes to a minimum, yet his
intimate knowledge of the Confucian tradition and precise attention
to linguistic detail capture all the elegance, cogency, and wit of
the original text, which continues to exert tremendous
influence.
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