Publisher's Synopsis
The Four Great Books Of The Ancient Chinese Philosophers is a comprehensive collection of the most influential works of four ancient Chinese philosophers: Confucius, Mencius, Lao Tzu, and Chuang Tzu. The book is edited and introduced by Charles F. Horne, a renowned scholar of Chinese philosophy.The first part of the book features the teachings of Confucius, including The Analects, which is a collection of his sayings and teachings. The second part of the book includes the works of Mencius, a disciple of Confucius, who expanded on his mentor's teachings. The third part of the book features the Taoist philosophy of Lao Tzu, as found in the Tao Te Ching. The final part of the book includes the writings of Chuang Tzu, a follower of Lao Tzu, who further developed Taoist thought.The Four Great Books Of The Ancient Chinese Philosophers provides readers with a deep understanding of the key philosophical concepts of ancient China, including Confucianism and Taoism. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese philosophy, history, and culture.THIS 218 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.
