The Great Learning: A Text by Confucius and Commentary of the Philosopher Tsang - Couverture souple

Confucius

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1425327621 ISBN 13 : 9781425327620

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

The Great Learning is a book that features a text by the renowned Chinese philosopher, Confucius, and a commentary on the text by the philosopher Tsang. The book is edited and translated by Charles F. Horne. The text by Confucius, known as the ""Da Xue"" in Chinese, is one of the Four Books of Confucianism and is considered a foundational text of Confucian philosophy. It discusses the importance of education and self-cultivation in achieving personal and societal harmony.The commentary by Tsang, also known as Zengzi, is a disciple of Confucius and a prominent figure in Confucianism. His commentary provides further insights and explanations on the text by Confucius, offering a deeper understanding of the principles and values of Confucianism.Charles F. Horne's translation and editing of the book make it accessible to English-speaking readers interested in learning about Confucian philosophy and its influence on Chinese culture and society. The book is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in Eastern philosophy and culture.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient China, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100006.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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Great Learning, a classic of Chinese Confucian philosophy, is presented complete in this compact new edition.

One of the classic four books of ancient Confucianism, The Great Learning consists of a short initial commentary attributed to Confucius himself, followed by a lengthier tract written by one of his disciples named Zengzi.

The text emphasises achieving balance in everyday life and in thoughts. For the man who aspires to great wisdom, much time must be set aside for rest and contemplation. Life's priorities must be organised according to their importance, and harmony must be rigorously cultivated in everyday associations and relationships. In learning, one must not consider one kind superior to the exclusion of others, but must instead strive for balance.

The translator James Legge was a Scottish Sinologist who spent much of his adult life in China collecting and translating the various philosophical and literary classics. Since Legge was present in the pre-modern China of the 19th century, where Confucianism held much sway, the authenticity of the tone cannot be doubted.

Devoting his talents to accurately rendering Confucian thought for Western consideration, Legge's translations of the Chinese Classics were originally published by Oxford University Press, and remain strongly appreciated for their authenticity to this day.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1425327621
• ISBN 13: 9781425327620
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Éditeur: Horne Charles F
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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