Content introduction:
The Analects of Confucius is one of the classic works of the Confucian school, compiled by Confucius's disciples and his disciples. It is mainly in the style of quotations and dialogues, recording the words and deeds of Confucius and his disciples, and embodies Confucius' political opinions, theoretical thoughts, moral concepts and educational principles.
About the author:
Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC) was named Qiu and given the courtesy name Zhongni. A native of Zouyi (now Nanxin Town, Qufu City, Shandong Province, China) of the State of Lu. An ancient Chinese writer, thinker, educator, politician, social activist, organizer of ancient documents, and compiler of the Confucian school. He is praised by later generations as the founder of the Confucian school and ranks first among the "Top Ten Cultural Celebrities in the World" rated by UNESCO. According to legend, he revised "Poems" and "Books", edited "Li" and "Music", prefaced "Book of Changes" and wrote "Spring and Autumn". Confucius collected the great achievements of ancient Chinese culture. During his lifetime, Confucius was known as the "Sage of Heaven" and "The Wooden Duo of Heaven". He was one of the most erudite scholars in the society at that time, and was respected by the rulers of later generations as the Saint of Confucius, the Holy Saint, the Holy Teacher, and the Teacher for all ages. He has been engaged in preaching, teaching, and solving doubts throughout his life. He is honored by the Chinese as "the most holy teacher and a model for all generations." Confucius's disciples and his subsequent disciples recorded Confucius's words, deeds, quotations and thoughts and made them into "The Analects of Confucius".
Editor's recommendation:
More than two thousand years have passed, and we still need to study Confucius' thoughts today. We have to admit that Chinese culture has been influenced by Confucius' thoughts in many aspects. He is indeed a groundbreaking great thinker and educator in the history of Chinese culture. The book "The Analects of Confucius" is a precious treasure of the Chinese nation's cultural spirit. It gives people a lot of meaningful enlightenment and wisdom, as well as principles of life. "The Analects of Confucius" has had a huge impact on Chinese society, and it will still have an undoubted role in the development of Chinese society and culture in the future. At the same time, the book "The Analects of Confucius" is also of educational and inspiring significance to people all over the world.
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Reader comments
This "The Analects" is a very valuable book. It records the words and deeds of Confucius and his disciples, and embodies Confucius' political opinions, ethical thoughts, etc. I particularly like some of the characters in the book, such as Confucius, whose wisdom and teachings have benefited me a lot. Moreover, the editor of this book is also very careful, not only Chinese and English, but also detailed annotations. I feel that whether it is about finding true love or thinking about life, you can get inspiration from this book. Highly recommended!
This "The Analects" is a very valuable book. It records the words and deeds of Confucius and his disciples, and embodies Confucius' political opinions, ethical thoughts, etc. I particularly like some of the characters in the book, such as Confucius, whose wisdom and teachings have benefited me a lot. Moreover, the editor of this book is also very careful, not only Chinese and English, but also detailed annotations. I feel that whether it is about finding true love or thinking about life, you can get inspiration from this book. Highly recommended!