A Systematical Digest of the Doctrines of Confucius - Softcover

Confucius

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1162742003 ISBN 13: 9781162742007

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

A Systematical Digest of the Doctrines of Confucius is a book that provides a comprehensive and systematic overview of the teachings and principles of Confucius, the renowned Chinese philosopher and educator. The book is based on the original texts of Confucius, including the Analects, the Great Learning, and the Doctrine of the Mean. It covers a wide range of topics, including morality, ethics, politics, education, and social relations, and provides a detailed analysis of Confucius' ideas and beliefs. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the philosophy and teachings of Confucius and their relevance to contemporary society.1875. Translated from the German by P. G. von Moellendorff. According to the analects, great learning and doctrine of the Mean with an introduction on the authorities upon Confucius and Confucianism. The book is a lecture read before the conference of Rhenish Missionaries at Hong Kong. It is the first attempt to explain in brief the contents of the three principal books of Confucianism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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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: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1162742003
• ISBN 13: 9781162742007
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 140