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Confucius The Analects (Hardback) Macmillan Collector's Library (UK IMPORT). Confucius, the ‘great sage’ of China, believed that an ideal society is based on humanity, benevolence and goodness. He taught that living by a moral code based on education, ritual, respect and integrity will bring peace to human society. Further DetailsTitle: The Analects Condition: New Description: Formed in a time of great unrest in ancient China, The Analects is vital to an understanding of Chinese history and thought, and, 2,500 years on, it remains startlingly relevant to contemporary life.Complete and unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Highly regarded for the poetic fluency he brings to his award–winning work, David Hinton's translation is inviting and immensely readable.Confucius, the ‘great sage’ of China, believed that an ideal society is based on humanity, benevolence and goodness. His profoundly influential philosophy is encapsulated in The Analects , a collection of sayings which were written down by his followers. Confucius advocates an ethical social order, woven together by selfless and supportive relationships between friends, families and communities. He taught that living by a moral code based on education, ritual, respect and integrity will bring peace to human society. Author: Confucius EAN: 9781529080100 Contributor: David Hinton (Translated by) ISBN-10: 152908010X ISBN: 9781529080100 Format: Hardback Item Height: 158mm Item Length: 101mm Item Width: 20mm Genre: Language & Reference Publisher: Macmillan Collector's Library Release Date: 07/07/2022 Language: English Item Weight: 152g Translator: David Hinton Series: Macmillan Collector's Library Topic: Philosophy & Spirituality Release Year: 2022 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.