Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Teachings of Confucius is a book written by James Legge in 1877 that explores the life and philosophy of Confucius, a Chinese philosopher and teacher who lived during the 5th century BCE. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Confucius' life and the second part examining his teachings.In the first part, Legge provides a detailed account of Confucius' life, including his childhood, education, and career as a teacher and political advisor. He also discusses the historical context in which Confucius lived, including the political and social turmoil of the time.In the second part, Legge delves into Confucius' teachings, which are based on the principles of filial piety, righteousness, and the cultivation of virtue. He explores Confucius' ideas on government, education, ethics, and spirituality, and provides extensive commentary on the Analects, a collection of sayings and conversations attributed to Confucius.Overall, The Life and Teachings of Confucius is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most influential figures in Chinese history and philosophy. It provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese culture and philosophy, as well as those seeking to understand the principles that have shaped Chinese society for centuries.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.
