The AnalectsThe Analects represents the primary surviving source for the teaching of Confucius, one of the most influential sages in human history. The book's defining characteristic is its form - brief aphoristic fragments, each appearing with little supporting context. Many of the book's fragments are assumed to represent the Master's teachings, handed down accurately by his disciples. Other parts of the text may be apocryphal. Regardless, The Analects represents, as a matter of historical fact, the fundamental body of thought that has shaped Chinese civilization for more than 2000 years. It may be easily argued that these texts have had a deeper impact on more people's lives over a longer period of time than any other book in history. Through his practice of self-cultivation, Confucius became a great sage and devoted himself passionately to the public good, in spite of hunger, homelessness, and violence. His innovative social philosophy - occupied with the practical issues of how society works as a selfless weave of caring relationships - remains current today. |
Contents
In Government the Secret | 9 |
Eight Rows of Dancers | 19 |
Of Villages Humanity | 31 |
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