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The wisdom of Confucius, China's greatest teacher and sage, can
guide each of us in our own time.
Twenty-six centuries after their origination, the principles
laid down in the Analects of Confucius still act as the foundation
of Chinese philosophy, ethics, society and government, and play a
formative role in the development of many Eastern philosophies. In
this intriguing look at the ethical and spiritual meaning of the
Analects, Rodney L. Taylor, the foremost American researcher of
Confucius as a religious and spiritual figure, explains their
profound and universal wisdom for our own time. He shows how
Confucius advocates learning and self-cultivation to follow the
"path of the sage" or Way of Heaven a journey that promises to
promote reason, peace and understanding.
Alongside an updated version of the classic translation by
Sinologist James Legge, Taylor provides informative and accessible
commentary that illuminates the meaning behind selected passages
from the Analects and their insights on character development,
respect and reverence, and the nature of learning, goodness,
truthfulness and righteousness."
This book describes interactions of plant viruses with hosts and
transmission vectors in an agricultural context. Starting with an
overview of virus biology, economics and management, chapters then
address economically significant plant diseases of tropical and
subtropical crops. For each disease, symptoms, distribution,
economic impact, causative virus, taxonomy, host range,
transmission, diagnostic methods and management strategies are
discussed.
The complete twenty books of philosophic discussion by Chinese
philosopher Confucius are presented here anew in hardcover.
Originally, these sayings and conversations were penned during the
Warring States period of Chinese antiquity. The subjects range from
wise behavior in times of crisis to instruction upon how to live a
peaceful life characterized by serenity, humility and good work.
The importance of family life and community cooperation are alluded
to, offering insight into the mores and customs of ancient China.
The politics of the time, rife with infighting between noble
families and dukedoms, attract consideration of Confucius and his
companions. To better illustrate his points, examples and analogies
are readily offered by Confucius, who engages with other
philosophers through the course of the twenty named books
comprising the core text. This edition's translator is James Legge,
a Scottish Sinologist who spent his lifetime in China translating
the philosophical and artistic classics.
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