Synopses & Reviews
Twenty-six centuries after their origination, the principles
laid down in the Analects of Confucius still act as
the foundation of Chinese philosophy, ethics, society
and government, and play a formative role in the development
of many Eastern philosophies. Confucius is
revered as China's greatest teacher and sage, and interest
in his monumental teachings continues today.
In this intriguing look at the ethical and spiritual
meaning of the Analects, Rodney L. Taylor, the foremost
American researcher of Confucius as a religious
and spiritual figure, explains why the Analects hold
enduring and universal wisdom for our time. He shows
how Confucius advocates learning and self-cultivation
to follow the path of the sage or way of Heaven
a path that promises to promote reason, peace and
understanding. Along with an updated version of the
classic translation by sinologist James Legge, Taylor
provides informative and accessible commentary that:
Illuminates the meaning behind selected passages
from the Analects as they relate to
Chinese philosophy, ethical thought and
religion/spirituality
Explains common interpretations of the text
and how they contribute to our current understanding
of Chinese and Eastern philosophy,
ethics and morality
and much more
Synopsis
The wisdom of Confucius, China's greatest teacher and sage, can guide each of us in our own time.
Twenty-six centuries after their origination, the principles laid down in the Analects of Confucius still act as the foundation of Chinese philosophy, ethics, society and government, and play a formative role in the development of many Eastern philosophies. In this intriguing look at the ethical and spiritual meaning of the Analects, Rodney L. Taylor, the foremost American researcher of Confucius as a religious and spiritual figure, explains their profound and universal wisdom for our own time. He shows how Confucius advocates learning and self-cultivation to follow the "path of the sage" or "Way of Heaven"--a journey that promises to promote reason, peace and understanding.
Alongside an updated version of the classic translation by Sinologist James Legge, Taylor provides informative and accessible commentary that illuminates the meaning behind selected passages from the Analects and their insights on character development, respect and reverence, and the nature of learning, goodness, truthfulness and righteousness.
Synopsis
The foremost American researcher of Confucius as a religious and spiritual figure explains the Analects' universal wisdom for our own time, guiding us on the "path of the sage" or "Way of Heaven"-a journey of reason, peace and understanding.