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Discover the profound wisdom of Confucian philosophy with 'The Four Books.' This captivating volume by Daniel Gardner presents the essential texts of Great Learning, Analects, Mencius, and Maintaining Perfect Balance. Published by Hackett Publishing, this brand new edition, ISBN 9780872208261, is meticulously crafted to serve as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Confucian thought. Gardner delves into the historical context, showing how these foundational texts have been interpreted and understood by the Chinese since the twelfth century. The selected translated passages are enriched with insightful commentary from the esteemed Neo-Confucian thinker, Zhu Xi, highlighting the enduring relevance of this scholarship over the centuries. This comprehensive study offers new coherence and meaning to these classical works, showcasing their significance in shaping Chinese education and civil service examinations for over seven hundred years. Ideal for students and scholars alike, this captivating exploration of the Four Books is essential for understanding the Confucian tradition from the twelfth century through the twentieth century. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780872208261
Year: 2007
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Description:
In this engaging volume, Daniel Gardner explains the way in which the Four Books--Great Learning, Analects, Mencius, and Maintaining Perfect Balance--have been read and understood by the Chinese since the twelfth century. Selected passages in translation are accompanied by Gardner's comments, which incorporate selections from the commentary and interpretation of the renowned Neo-Confucian thinker, Zhu Xi (1130-1200).
This study provides an ideal introduction to the basic texts in the Confucian tradition from the twelfth through the twentieth centuries. It guides the reader through Zhu Xi's influential interpretation of the Four Books, showing how Zhu, through the genre of commentary, gave new coherence and meaning to these foundational texts. Since the Four Books with Zhu Xi's commentary served as the basic textbook for Chinese schooling and the civil service examinations for more than seven hundred years, this book illustrates as well the nature of the standard Chinese educational curriculum.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780872208261
Year: 2007
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Description:
In this engaging volume, Daniel Gardner explains the way in which the Four Books--Great Learning, Analects, Mencius, and Maintaining Perfect Balance--have been read and understood by the Chinese since the twelfth century. Selected passages in translation are accompanied by Gardner's comments, which incorporate selections from the commentary and interpretation of the renowned Neo-Confucian thinker, Zhu Xi (1130-1200).
This study provides an ideal introduction to the basic texts in the Confucian tradition from the twelfth through the twentieth centuries. It guides the reader through Zhu Xi's influential interpretation of the Four Books, showing how Zhu, through the genre of commentary, gave new coherence and meaning to these foundational texts. Since the Four Books with Zhu Xi's commentary served as the basic textbook for Chinese schooling and the civil service examinations for more than seven hundred years, this book illustrates as well the nature of the standard Chinese educational curriculum.