Systematical Digest of the of Doctrines of Confucius: According to the With an Introduction on the Authorities Upon, Confucius and Confucianism (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ernst Faber

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365337854 ISBN 13: 9780365337850

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the life and teachings of Confucius in a clear, structured digest.

This nonfiction work surveys the canonical and noncanonical authorities, then distills key ideas from Confucian ethics, politics, and culture. It offers historical context, a practical view of virtue, and thoughtful critical notes from a missionary and scholarly perspective.

Designed for readers who want a concise, accessible guide to Confucius and Confucianism, it highlights the main texts, the shape of Confucian thought, and the limits of the tradition as the author sees them. The edition emphasizes practical ethics and the ways Confucian ideas connect to modern questions, without assuming prior specialized knowledge.

• Clear definitions of canonical and noncanonical sources and their roles in shaping Confucian doctrine
• Foundations of virtue, human relationships, and the practice of the Tao in daily life
• Discussions of historical context, interpretation, and the limits of Confucian ethics
• Comparative notes that relate Confucian ideas to broader ethical and religious concerns

Ideal for readers of philosophy, religious studies, sinology, and the history of East Asian thought.

About this title

About the Author

Burton Watson has taught at Columbia, Stanford, and Kyoto Universities and is one of the world's best-known translators of Chinese and Japanese works. His translations include The Tales of the Heike; The Lotus Sutra; the writings of Zhuangzi, Mozi, Xunzi, and Han Feizi; The Columbia Book of Chinese Poetry; and Records of the Grand Historian.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365337854
• ISBN 13: 9780365337850
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144