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The 2,500 year old Yi-jing or I Ching, translated as the 'Book of
Changes', is an ancient Chinese work of divination and prophesy.
Dating from the 4th century BC, it is traditionally consulted by
performing complex routines of dropping bundles of dried grass
stalks. The particular patterns formed when six stalks are dropped
are represented by 64 symbols called hexagrams, which show every
possible combination of broken and unbroken stalks. The Book of
Changes tells how to interpret the hexagrams to decide which is the
best approach or action in a given situation. I Ching: The Ancient
Chinese Book of Changes features the 64 hexagrams and their
successive interpretations, including the Judgment, written by King
Wen in the 12th Century BCE, The Commentary and The Image (both
attributed to Confucius, 6-5th Century BCE), and The Lines, written
by King Wen's son. Accompanying The Lines are present-day
interpretative texts. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese
binding and with a timeless design, this book will allow anyone
fascinated by the traditional philosophies of the East to follow in
the footsteps of Confucius and use the I Ching to predict their
destiny.
Claimed by some to have been compiled by Confucius in the 5th
century BCE, the Book of Songs is an ancient anthology of Chinese
poetry. Collecting poems over a number of centuries, the anthology
- sometimes known as the Classic of Poetry (or Shi-jing) - is the
oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, comprising 305 works
dating from the 11th to 7th centuries BCE. Some poems are shorter
lyrics in simple language that are folk songs which record the
voice of the common people, addressing love and courtship,
political satire and protest. Other poems are about court life and
dynasties. Nearly all of the songs are rhyming. In the same way
that Homer's epics took hold within the West, the Book of Songs
played a role in spheres far beyond literature, with a lasting
influence on education, politics and communal life. Produced using
traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques, this edition of the
Book of Songs is a selected anthology of 25 classic poems presented
in an exquisite dual-language edition.
This edition goes beyond others that largely leave readers to their
own devices in understanding this cryptic work, by providing an
entree into the text that parallels the traditional Chinese way of
approaching it: alongside Slingerland's exquisite rendering of the
work are his translations of a selection of classic Chinese
commentaries that shed light on difficult passages, provide
historical and cultural context, and invite the reader to ponder a
range of interpretations. The ideal student edition, this volume
also includes a general introduction, notes, multiple appendices --
including a glossary of technical terms, references to modern
Western scholarship that point the way for further study, and an
annotated bibliography.
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The Analects (Hardcover)
Confucius; Translated by David Hinton
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Formed in a time of great unrest in ancient China, The Analects is
vital to an understanding of Chinese history and thought, and,
2,500 years on, it remains startlingly relevant to contemporary
life. Complete and unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector's
Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics
with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books
make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Highly regarded
for the poetic fluency he brings to his award-winning work, David
Hinton's translation is inviting and immensely readable. Confucius,
the 'great sage' of China, believed that an ideal society is based
on humanity, benevolence and goodness. His profoundly influential
philosophy is encapsulated in The Analects, a collection of sayings
which were written down by his followers. Confucius advocates an
ethical social order, woven together by selfless and supportive
relationships between friends, families and communities. He taught
that living by a moral code based on education, ritual, respect and
integrity will bring peace to human society.
The words of the ancient Chinese sages are as timeless as they are
wise. The words of ancient Chinese philosophers have influenced
other thinkers across the world for more than 2,000 years, and
continue to shape our ideas today. The Art of War & Other
Classics of Eastern Philosophy includes translations of Sun Tzu's
Art of War, Lao-Tzu's Tao Te Ching, the teachings of the master
sage Confucius, and the writings of Mencius. From insights on
warfare and diplomacy to advice on how to deal with one's neighbors
and colleagues, this collection of classical Eastern philosophy
will provide readers with countless nuggets of wisdom. IBPA
Benjamin Franklin Gold Award Winner 2017!
The Norton Critical Edition aims to situate the historical
figure of Kongzi, the legendary figure of Confucius, and the
Analects (or Lunyu), the single most influential book ascribed to
the Master's circle of disciples, within their evolving ethical,
cultural, and political contexts. Simon Leys s acclaimed
translation and notes are accompanied by Michael Nylan s insightful
introduction.
Eleven essays by leading experts in the field of Chinese studies
discuss a broad range of issues relating to the Analects, from the
origins of the classicists (Ru) and the formation of the Analects
text to the use (and abuse) of the Master s iconic image in
twentieth- and twenty-first-century Asian, diasporic, and Western
settings. Collectively, these readings suggest that the Confucius
we thought we knew is not the Kongzi of record and that this Kongzi
is a protean figure given to rapid change and continual
reevaluation. Contributors include Henry Rosemont Jr., Nicolas
Zufferey, Robert Eno, Thomas Wilson, Sebastien Billioud and Vincent
Goossaert, Julia K. Murray, Mark Csikszentmihalyi and Tae Hyun Kim,
Eric L. Hutton, Luke Habberstad, He Yuming, and Sam Ho."
For the first time in one volume, The Analects illustrated by
bestselling cartoonist C. C. Tsai C. C. Tsai is one of Asia's most
popular cartoonists, and his editions of the Chinese classics have
sold more than 40 million copies in over twenty languages. This
volume presents Tsai's delightful graphic adaptation of The
Analects, one of the most influential books of all time and a work
that continues to inspire countless readers today. Tsai's
expressive drawings bring Confucius and his students to life as no
other edition of the Analects does. See Confucius engage his
students over the question of how to become a leader worth
following in a society of high culture, upward mobility, and
vicious warfare. Which virtues should be cultivated, what makes for
a harmonious society, and what are the important things in life?
Unconcerned with religious belief but a staunch advocate of
tradition, Confucius emphasizes the power of society to create
sensitive, respectful, and moral individuals. In many ways,
Confucius speaks directly to modern concerns--about how we can
value those around us, educate the next generation, and create a
world in which people are motivated to do the right thing. A
marvelous introduction to a timeless classic, this book also
features an illuminating foreword by Michael Puett, coauthor of The
Path: What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us about the Good Life.
In addition, Confucius's original Chinese text is artfully
presented in narrow sidebars on each page, enriching the books for
readers and students of Chinese without distracting from the
self-contained English-language cartoons. The text is skillfully
translated by Brian Bruya, who also provides an introduction.
In this terse, brilliant translation, Simon Leys restores the human
dimension to Confucius. He emerges a full-blooded character with a
passion for politics and a devotion to the ideals of a civilization
he saw in decline. Leys's notes draw Confucius into conversation
with the great thinkers of the Western tradition. In all, this
volume provides new readers the perfect introduction to a classic
work.
A fresh translation of one of the most recognized texts of the
premodern world: The Analects is a must-read for those interested
in China's past, present, and future. This new translation by
renowned East Asian scholar Moss Roberts offers a fresh
interpretation of this classic work, sharpening and clarifying
Confucius's positions on ethics, politics, and social organization.
While no new edition of The Analects will wholly transform our
understanding of Confucius's teachings, Roberts's translation
attends to the many nuances in the text that are often overlooked,
allowing readers a richer understanding of Confucius' historic and
heroic attempt to restore order and morality to government. This
edition features a critical introduction by the translator as well
as notes on key terms and historical figures, a topical index, and
suggestions for further reading in recent English and Chinese
scholarship to extend the rich contextual background of the
translation. This ambitious new edition of The Analects will
enhance the understanding of specialists and newcomers to Confucius
alike.
One of the most influential books in human history, in a revelatory
new translation. China's first and greatest teacher, Confucius
traveled from state to state as an itinerant philosopher. The
Analects preserves his major teachings, as compiled by his
disciples after his death - everything from how people should
relate to each other (the Golden Rule, which he was the first to
define), to how a country should be organized (like a family), to
how to lie in bed (not like a corpse). This new translation, by one
of the pre-eminent scholars of Confucius, draws on the most recent
excavated texts and latest scholarship. The historian Annping Chin
sets out to illuminate the historical context of Confucius's
teachings, explaining who the many local figures referenced in The
Analects are, and navigating a rich tradition of historical
commentaries to provide a map of Confucian thought that brings us
as close as possible to experiencing Confucius as his followers
might have 2,500 years ago. Confucius (551-479 B.C.) was a
philosopher, political figure and founder of one of the major
schools of thought in Chinese history. Annping Chin is a senior
lecturer in the history department at Yale and is the author of The
Authentic Confucius: A Life of Thought and Politics and a coauthor,
with Jonathan Spence, of The Chinese Century: A Photographic
History of the Last Hundred Years. She lives in New Haven,
Connecticut.
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The Analects (Hardcover, New Ed)
Confucius; Translated by Arthur Waley; Introduction by Sarah Allan
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No other book in history has wielded greater influence over a
larger number of people over a longer period of time than "The
Analects of Confucius." Since it was written about 2,500 years ago,
it has been the essential text of Chinese scholarship: a man could
simply not be considered enlightened if he had not read it.
The teachings of Chinese philosopher and thinker Confucius (BC
551-479) espouse the importance of education for moral development
and celebrate qualities such as sincerity, piety, and virtue. It
was in these pivotal writings that, for the first time, human
behavior was put under the microscope.
The analects are not the work of just one man, but a collective
effort; an anthology of words of and about Confucius, gathered by
his loyal disciples. To this day, they remain deeply influential in
shaping Eastern philosophy, politics and culture. Confucius
provides a moral code by which each one of us should live, based on
ideals and responsibility, respect, kindness and honesty--qualities
as relevant and sought-after today as they were 2,500 years ago.
A wonderfully enjoyable storehouse of ancient Chinese history and
legends, which also has an important role in understanding
21st-century China 'And remember: Heaven's blessing will cease
forever if there's despair and poverty in your lands' The Most
Venerable Book (also known as The Book of History) is one of the
Five Classics, a key work of Chinese literature which preserves
some of the most ancient and dramatic chronicles of the history,
both real and mythological, of the Chinese state. For many
centuries it was a central work for anyone wishing to work for the
Imperial administration, preserving as it does a fascinating
mixture of key Confucian concepts as well as page after page of
heroes, benevolent rulers, sagacious ministers, and struggles
against flood, corruption and vicious, despotic rulers. The First
Emperor tried in 213 BC to have all copies of the book destroyed
because of its subversive implication that 'the Mandate of Heaven'
could be withdrawn from rulers who failed their people. For similar
reasons it was also banned by Chairman Mao. Extraordinarily, the
values of The Most Venerable Book have been revived by the Chinese
government of the 2010s.
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