The Analects
Ranked #1 in Confucianism, Ranked #8 in Chinese — see more rankings.
This lively new translation with clear explanatory notes by one of the foremost scholars of classical Chinese provides the ideal introduction to the Analects for readers who have no previous knowledge of the Chinese language and philosophical traditions.
"How dare I claim to be a sage or a benevolent man?"
By constructing the philosophy expressed through The Analects, Confucius might well dare to make such a claim. The Analects are a collection of Confucius' sayings, compiled by his pupils shortly after his death in 497 B.C., and they reflect the extent to... more
"How dare I claim to be a sage or a benevolent man?"
By constructing the philosophy expressed through The Analects, Confucius might well dare to make such a claim. The Analects are a collection of Confucius' sayings, compiled by his pupils shortly after his death in 497 B.C., and they reflect the extent to... more
Reviews and Recommendations
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Michael Puett He believed one of our dangers is that we fall into ruts that are defined by the world around us. (Source)
Daniel A. Bell It’s not written by Confucius himself. It is more a collection of anecdotes of how he engaged his students. (Source)
Andrew Hui This edition is really good at showing both the constructed-ness of the original Analects and the vast exegetical machine that has driven the Chinese philosophical tradition through the centuries. (Source)
Rankings by Category
The Analects is ranked in the following categories:
- #37 in Ancient
- #29 in China
- #37 in Chinese History
- #91 in Penguin Classics
- #80 in Philosopher
- #73 in Philosophy
- #46 in Quotation
- #62 in Reasoning
- #34 in Shape
- #93 in Wisdom
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