THE ANALECTS - Dover Thrift Editions [RARE BOOK]

In this excellent English translation of The Analects, or Sayings, of Confucius, readers will find a rich distillation of the timeless precepts of one of history's most influential teachers and social theorists. A Chinese philosopher who lived c. 551 to с. 479 в.с., Confucius originated and taught an ethical, socially oriented philosophy that stressed proper behavior and a sympathetic, mutually supportive attitude among individuals, their families and society.

From his teachings came a system of ethics for managing society that has influenced generations of politicians, social reformers and religious thinkers. Indeed, the effect of Confucian philoso- phy has been so profound that it has become basic not only to an understanding of traditional Chinese civilization, but of Western society as well. Now the essence of Confucian teaching, con- tained in The Analects, is available in this inexpensive volume, providing inspirational and instructive reading to anyone inter- ested in the history of social thought, Chinese philosophy or theories of ethical behavior.

Unabridged Dover (1995) republication of the text of the edition published by Oliphant, Anderson, & Ferrier, Edinburgh, 1910. Translated by William Edward Soothill. 

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