The Life and Teachings of Confucius (Paperback or Softback)

Legge, James

ISBN 10: 1596059303 / ISBN 13: 9781596059306

Published by Cosimo Classics 10/1/2006, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Life and Teachings of Confucius (Paperback or Softback)
• Publisher: Cosimo Classics 10/1/2006
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1596059303
• ISBN 13: 9781596059306
• Binding: Paperback or Softback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

From the disposition of a land's rulers to the behavior of its women, from the existence of God to the value of prayer, Confucius has been a powerful shaper of the moral life and political structures of Asian nations. This classic Western exploration of the philosopher's life and work includes a brief biography of the thinker; a history of his analects, or teachings, from their preservation in ancient China to their discovery by Europeans; and detailed explanations of the analects that reveal the depth and breadth of their wisdom. First published in 1867, this replica of the 1895 seventh edition remains a delightful little guide to the foundational beliefs of Eastern cultures. Scottish scholar JAMES LEGGE (1815-1897) was the first professor of Chinese language and literature at Oxford University, serving from 1876 to 1897. Among his many books are The Religions of China (1880) and the 50-volume Sacred Books of the East (1879-1891). _________________________________ ALSO FROM COSIMO: Legge's A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms