FREE -- The Sayings Of Confucius [Kindle Edition]

Confucius is considered one of the preeminent thinker and social reformer of the traditional Chinese society. He lived in the sixth and fifth centuries BC, roughly around the same time as many other classical thinkers and religious figures. The philosophical system that was built around his many pronouncements is known as Confucianism, and it has remained one of the most important schools of thought in China and the surrounding civilizations until the present time.

This translation of some of the more prominent saying of Confucius dates from 1909. Consequently the language is a bit dated, but essentially it is very clear and easy to understand. The transcription of the Chinese names, however, is very different from the one that is currently in use, so this book may not be the best source for scholarly or research projects. However, if you are interested in just getting the flavor of Confucian philosophy this is an excellent and very accessible resource. The Kindle edition is very well formatted, with hyperlinked references and footnotes.




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