Confucius
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English
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Description
"Confucius emphasized morality, 'the proprieties' - correctness of social relationships - as well as justice and sincerity. A major goal of his conversations was to get his disciples to think deeply for themselves by relentless study of the world. Confucius' values gained prominence in China over all other doctrines and, in time, his thoughts were developed into a system of philosophy known as 'Confucianism.' It is difficult for people outside China...
Author
Publisher
Barnes and Noble
Pub. Date
1994.
Language
English
Description
The sayings of Confucius were primarily written down in the half-century following his death. The powerful force of these sayings retains the unmistakeable imprint of their originator. Rather than theological or speculative issues, the Sayings deal with the difficult paths of human conduct, with questions of morality and politics.
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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Four Testaments brings together four foundational texts from world religions--the Tao Te Ching, Dhammapada, Analects of Confucius, and Bhagavad Gita--inviting readers to experience them in full, to explore possible points of connection and divergence, and to better understand people who practice these traditions"--