Publisher: Pan Macmillan ISBN: 9781529080100 Number of pages: 240 Weight: 152 g Dimensions: 158 x 101 x 20 mm You may also be interested in. He taught that living by a moral code based on education, ritual, respect and integrity will bring peace to human society. Confucius advocates an ethical social order, woven together by selfless and supportive relationships between friends, families and communities. His profoundly influential philosophy is encapsulated in The Analects, a collection of sayings which were written down by his followers. Highly regarded for the poetic fluency he brings to his award-winning work, David Hinton's translation is inviting and immensely readable.Ĭonfucius, the 'great sage' of China, believed that an ideal society is based on humanity, benevolence and goodness. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. 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.Ĭomplete and unabridged.
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