{"product_id":"the-analects-of-confucius-paperback","title":"The Analects of Confucius - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBurton Watson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBurton Watson\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompiled by disciples of Confucius in the centuries following his death in 479 B.C.E., \u003ci\u003eThe Analects of Confucius\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of aphorisms and historical anecdotes embodying the basic values of the Confucian tradition: learning, morality, ritual decorum, and filial piety. Reflecting the model eras of Chinese antiquity, the Analects offers valuable insights into successful governance and the ideal organization of society. Filled with humor and sarcasm, it reads like a casual conversation between teacher and student, emphasizing the role of the individual in the attainment of knowledge and the value of using historical events and people to illuminate moral and political concepts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eConfucius's teachings focus on cultural and peaceful pursuits and the characteristics of benevolent and culturally distinguished government. He also discusses ancestor worship and other rites performed for the spirits of the dead. The single most influential philosophical work in all of Chinese history, \u003ci\u003eThe Analects of Confucius\u003c\/i\u003e has shaped the thought and customs of China and neighboring countries for centuries. Burton Watson's concise translation uses the pinyin romanization system and keeps explanatory notes to a minimum, yet his intimate knowledge of the Confucian tradition and precise attention to linguistic detail capture the original text's elegance, cogency, and wit.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurton 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Tales of the Heike\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Lotus Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e; the writings of Zhuangzi, Mozi, Xunzi, and Han Feizi; \u003ci\u003eThe Columbia Book of Chinese Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eRecords of the Grand Historian\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 09, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52715020878131,"sku":"9780231141659","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Tkh6eElRU0x5cVZuMFAvS2dnUFVkZz09.webp?v=1763589595","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-analects-of-confucius-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}