(initial capital letter) (in Chinese philosophy) the principles and practices of a school of political theorists advocating strict legal control over all activities, a system of rewards and punishments uniform for all classes, and an absolute monarchy. The judging of conduct in terms of adherence to precise laws. Together they express a philosophy, or a moral code, by which Confucius, one of the most humane thinkers of all time, believed everyone should live. The doctrine that salvation is gained through good works. The Analects (Chinese: pinyin: Lny Old Chinese: run (r)a meaning 'Selected Sayings'), also known as the Analects of Confucius, the Sayings of Confucius, or the Lun Yu, is an ancient Chinese book composed of a large collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his contemporaries, traditionally believed to have been compiled and. The Analects are a collection of Confucius’s sayings brought together by his pupils shortly after his death in 497 BC. Strict adherence, or the principle of strict adherence, to law or prescription, especially to the letter rather than the spirit. This ambitious new edition of The Analects will enhance the understanding of specialists and newcomers to Confucius alike.Confucianism is the system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct. This edition features a critical introduction by the translator as well as notes on key terms and historical figures, a topical index, and suggestions for further reading in recent English and Chinese scholarship to extend the rich contextual background of the translation. While no new edition of The Analects will wholly transform our understanding of Confucius’s teachings, Roberts’s translation attends to the many nuances in the text that are often overlooked, allowing readers a richer understanding of Confucius’ historic and heroic attempt to restore order and morality to government. Winner of the 2019 Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize. This new translation by renowned East Asian scholar Moss Roberts offers a fresh interpretation of this classic work, sharpening and clarifying Confucius's positions on ethics, politics, and social organization. The same conception then informs our understanding of other Confucian values connected with the Noble Person as a model of humaneness. SUNY series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture- Understanding the Analects of Confucius (Paperback). A fresh translation of one of the most recognized texts of the premodern world: The Analects is a must-read for those interested in China's past, present, and future.
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