num_pages: 256
description: One of the most influential books of all time,  The Analects of Confucius  collects the sayings and wisdom of the Chinese philosopher and his followers. Still as relevant today as they were over two thousand years ago, these teachings together present a moral code that values virtue above all, and make up the core values of the Confucian tradition. This edition includes a full introduction that gives the social and political background of the ancient work, analyses of key terms in Chinese thought, and a careful study of the history of the book and its interpretations. There are also full notes illuminating the references to contemporary events and clarifying obscure passages. An essential work of literature and philosophy,  The Analects of Confucius  has shaped generations of readers around the world.
language: English
title: The Analects of Confucius
titlecomplete: The Analects of Confucius
genres: Asia, Nonfiction, Politics, Philosophy, Eastern Philosophy, Classics, China, History, Spirituality, Ancient
ratings_count: 21316
awards: awardedAt: 1420099200000
name: J. A. Hollon palkinto
publisher: Vintage