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41. Wisdom of Confucius by Epiphanius Wilson | |
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(1986-06)
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Great book about Confucius
Where Is The Wisdom? I think it may be my own intelligence that keeps me from following the wording of this book. Nothing sticks out as great wisdom to me. There is a section that has poems, which are really good, but they don't show me great wisdom. I believe that this book is only for advanced readers.
Excellent book on the "wisdom" of Confucius
A "One Book" Survey of Confucius I could not helpnoticing prior reviews that deal harshly with the book.Some of thecriticism will not be meaningful to the nonscholarly reader, who, forexample, would not be offended that the "original numbering" ofthe Analects has been abandoned. Selection of the writings has been mostjudicious.For example, the book contains "On the GreatLearning," and "On Education."To obtain all thesewell-chosen sample writings of Confucius in individual editions rather thanan anthology such as this would require an entire shelf of books. Thisreadable, clean edition will be excellent for the thoughtful person whowants to explore across the breadth of Confucius's thought.And despitebiting criticism in the other reviews, I found Professor Lin's discussionsof Confucius's life, thought, and cultural impact to be most helpful. Thebook is also a handsome little volume, and with a quality binding.One isproud to place it in one's library.
A fine introduction |
42. The Sayings of Confucius by Confucius | |
Paperback: 92
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(2008-06-25)
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Learning from Confucius. The present book, after a 13-page Introduction on the historical background of Confucius, gives us an unannotated translation of a Chinese Classic that is more commonly referred to in the West'The Analects of Confucius.'Ware rounds out his edition with aTable of Chinese Dynasties, a brief Bibliography, and an Index of Subjects. Ware's historical Introduction is the work of a sincere and genuinely concerned person, and should be of use to the newcomer to this subject.Ware sees something of great value in the Chinese tradition, something exemplified by Confucius and that the West desperately needs, although it has yet to realize this. He tells us that "Confucius has much to say to us today," both asindividuals and as an entire culture or social entity.As individualswe can " receive personal encouragement for the leading of a good life."As an entire society, we could "formulate for ourselves a betterTruth" (p.7). Personally I feel sure that Ware is right, although for the wrong reasons.All of us are blind to our own shadows, and those who have no experience of or deep familiarity with a foreign culture will never fully understand their own.Ware's immersion in Chinese thought hasled him to see something, but I don't think he's seen it as clearly as he might have. One of the finest popular treatments of Chinese culture that we haveis Lin Yutang's 'My Country and My People.'And one of the most important points that Lin makes is that, whereas China has always been characterized by "a reasonable use of reason," the West has never shown a similar restraint but has instead given itself overto "an excessive use of reason" and a worship of mere rationalityand the 'scientific method.' In other words, the Chinese, as a profoundly common-sensical people,have always remained firmly grounded in reality because they havealways understood that REASON CAN ONLY TAKE YOU SO FAR.But the Westseems never to have never understood this.And unless it does, the Juggernaut ofReason which has been underway for centuries will continue on itsruthless and relentless course until it ends up by crushing everything. Ware's translation, though undoubtedly sincere, is characterized by a certain woodenness, a certain stiffness.Here, as an example, is his rendering of Book II, xiv : "Great Man, being universal in his outlook, is impartial; Petty Man, being partial, is not universal in outlook" (p.27) Though Ware is adequate, I was weaned on Ezra Pound's more lively andidiosyncratic version of 'The Analects,' and although I've read and compared severaltranslations, the lines that tend to stick in my mind are invariablythose of Pound.Here is how he handles the same passage : "He said : A proper man is inclusive, not sectary; the small man is sectarian and not inclusive" (Book II, xiv). For the same passage, Arthur Waley gives: "The Master said, A gentleman can see a question from all sides without bias.The small man is biased and can see a question only from one side" (p.91). All three versions, so far as I can see, mean pretty much the samething, although Ware is stiff, and Waley is more prosy and usesalmost twice as many words as Pound.Pound's edition, besides its greater punch, also has the merit of including two additional andvery powerful texts, along with beautiful reproductions of them fromthe stone Classics. Ware, Waley and Pound give us Confucius as reflected in three intelligent though different sensibilities, all of them valuable. My advice would be to read and compare at least two of them.Forthose who may be interested, here are details of the Waley and the Pound : THE ANALECTS OF CONFUCIUS.Translated and annotated by Arthur Waley. 257 pp.New York : Vintage Books, nd.Originally published byGeorge, Allen, & Unwin, 1938. CONFUCIUS : THE GREAT DIGEST, THE UNWOBBLING PIVOT, THE ANALECTS.Translation and Commentary by Ezra Pound.Stone Text from rubbingssupplied by William Hawley.288 pp.New York: New Directions, 1951and Reissued. It is in Pound's translation of 'The Great Digest' that we find thestriking line:"If the root be in confusion, nothing will be well governed" (p.33).This is a line that I think Ware would have greatly admired. ... Read more |
43. The Essential Analects: Selected Passages With Traditional Commentary by Confucius, Edward G. Slingerland | |
Hardcover: 164
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(2006-05-03)
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44. The Analects of Confucius (Lun Yu) by Confucius | |
Paperback: 224
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(1997-05-29)
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Editorial Review Product Description Compiled by pupils of Confucius's disciples half a century after the Master's death, The Analects of Confucius laid the foundation of his philosophy of humanity--a philosophy aimed at "cultivating the individual's moral conduct, achieving family harmony, bringing good order to the state and peace to the empire. Containing 501 very succinct chapters (the longest do not exceed fifteen lines and the shortest are less than one) and organized into twenty books, the collection comprises mostly dialogues between the Master and his disciples and contemporaries. The ethical tenets Confucius put forth not only became the norm of conduct for the officialdom and intelligentsia, but also profoundly impacted the behavior of the common people. The great sage's unique integration of humanity and righteousness (love and reason) struck a powerful chord in all who attempted to understand his moral philosophy. As translator Chichung Huang contends, "What ethical principle laid down by man could be more sensible that none which blends the best our heart can offer with the best our mind can offer as the guiding light for our conduct throughout our lives?" Ever timely, Confucius's teachings on humanity (family harmony in particular) and righteousness may well serve as a ready-made cure for today's ills in an era which human beings are blinded by force and lust, not unlike Confucius's own day. Far more literal than any English version still in circulation, this brilliant new rendition of The Analects helps the reader not only to acquire and accurate and lucid understanding of the original text, but also to appreciate the imagery, imagery, parallelism, and concision of its classical style. The translator Chichung Huang,a Chinese scholar born in a family of Confucian teachers and schooled in one of the last village Confucian schools in South China, brings to this treasure of world literature a sure voice that captures the power and subtleties of the original. Vivid, simple, and eminently readable, this illuminating work makes the golden teachings of the sage of the East readily available to anyone in search of them. Customer Reviews (5)
Amazing translation
Clear and Concise
Eye-opening translation
copious notes are a scholars proof.This is a true work
A worthy translation |
45. Confucius: A Life of Thought and Politics by Annping Chin | |
Paperback: 288
Pages
(2009-05-26)
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Editorial Review Product Description For more than two thousand years, Confucius (551–479 B.C.) has been a fundamental part of China's history. His influence as a moral thinker remains powerful to this day. Yet despite his fame and the perennial interest in his life and teachings, Confucius the man has been elusive, and no definitive biography has emerged. In this book, the scholar and writer Annping Chin negotiates centuries of reconstructions, guess-work, and numerous Chinese texts in order to establish an absorbing and original account of the thinker's life and legacy. She shows with new insight how Confucius lived and thought, his habits and inclinations, his relation to his contemporaries, his work as a teacher and as a counsellor, his worries about the world and the generations to come. Chin brings the historical Confucius within reach so that he can lead us into his idea of the moral and explain his timeless teachings on family and politics, culture and learning. Confucius is the culmination of years of research, a book that makes an important and fascinating contribution to biography and Chinese history. Customer Reviews (1)
Sadly Unconvincing |
46. Confucius: The Wisdom (Spiritual classics) by Peg Streep, Claudia Karabaic Sargent | |
Hardcover: 96
Pages
(1995-09-01)
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47. The Value of Honesty: The Story of Confucius (ValueTales) by Spencer Johnson | |
Hardcover: 63
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(1979-06)
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Confucius Learns Honesty and Wisdom
The Value of Honesty |
48. Confucius: In Life and Legend by Betty Kelen | |
Paperback: 160
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(1992-06)
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49. Confucius Speaks: Words to Live By by Tsai Chih Chung, Brian (Translator) Bruya | |
Paperback: 176
Pages
(1996-09-01)
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Love it.
Start Here Any of this authors books are a wonderful place to start. The reason?Because these books are all about the title subject in a nutshell, easy to read as a comic book, the story lines and illustrations are wonderful, and after you read this as well as all the other books by Tsai, you will have a great, well rounded start on your path and will know what you want to study more deeply! To add, when others ask you about your interest in eastern philosophy, you can get them started here as well, because these books are fun, consise,and you know they will enjoy them over and over again!
Helps keep things straight
A Great Introduction to Confucianism! On a personal level I enjoy reading through these books and find itmuch more useful than some of the straight translations even though theymay be more complete and more pleasing to academics.In addition to theConfucius book, I have enjoyed both Daoist books and the version of the Artof War. As a teacher, I like this book even better.New York Staterequires high school kids to have 2 years of world history.In this newpolitical correct world, world history is no longer dominated by Europe. In fact, must of the New York State exam is about Asia and Africa.ThusConfucianism is a very important concept to teach. Filial Piety, theconcept of order and relationships, and the 5 Confucianian relationshipsare extremely important.But they are not fun things to the averageteenager.There are many lessons we can get from Confucius as adults, forkids its a bit harder.However, these comic books make teaching Confuciusso much easier and effective.The kids like to read them and they get somuch more from them. So in short, yes this is not the complete Confucius. But for anyone who wants to read a visually pleasing edition or teachesthis is quite good.
A Great Starting Book... and Wonderful Keepsake |
50. On Confucius (Wadsworth Philosophers Series) by Peiman Ni | |
Paperback: 96
Pages
(2001-01-29)
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51. Zen and Confucius in the Art of Swordsmanship:The Tengu-geijutsu-ron of Chozan Shissai by Reinhard Kammer | |
Hardcover: 135
Pages
(1978-02)
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52. Ta Hio: The Great Learning Of Confucius by Confucius | |
Hardcover: 50
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(2010-05-22)
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53. Remastering Morals with Aristotle and Confucius by May Sim | |
Hardcover: 138
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(2007-06-18)
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A thoughtful comparison of two great philosophers
Crossing boundaries in interesting ways |
54. The Great Learning by Confucius | |
Paperback: 27
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(2000-01-01)
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55. The Analects Of Confucius: Deeds And Sayings Of The Master Teacher by Confucius | |
Hardcover: 100
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(2010-05-23)
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56. Musing with Confucius and Paul: Toward a Chinese Christian Theology by Khiok-khng Yeo | |
Paperback: 508
Pages
(2008-11-27)
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57. The Chinese Classical Work Commonly Called the Four Books by Confucius | |
Paperback: 226
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(2010-01-03)
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58. Confucius by Ezra Pound | |
Paperback: 292
Pages
(1969-10-01)
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Not a good place to start studying Confucianism
Confucius say
more griping, I'm afraid, but this is rubbish
Not for the novice
Those who know aren't up to those who love... His mouth has been shut.He has been convinced that his own God-given brain is worthless.Even if there's something he'd like to say, he or she is afraid of being shouted down by the 'experts' and their groupies.A reading of the great Chinese thinkers would soon convince anyone ofhow dangerous and damaging to society 'experts' can be, but most of us don't read the Chinese.We have been conditioned to think of them as alien and to forget that they were human like us. Ezra Pound may have been a bit crazy in some ways (who isn't?), andhis Chinese readings have come in for a lot of flak, but anyone who,like Pound, loved Asian thought and set out to bring it to a West thatis desperately in need of it, certainly deserves our gratitude whether they be 'expert' or non-expert. Nobody knows how much Chinese Pound knew anyway.He certainly knewsome.And anyone who knows anything at all about the complexities of Classical Chinese realizes that all readings or translations from that language, whether by professional linguists or enthusiasts such asPound, must always be personal.There are just too many ways ofvalidly interpreting a given line. And as Burton Watson, who is one of the USA's foremost scholars of Ancient Chinese has pointed out in his 'Complete Works of Chuang Tzu,'since there can be no definitive interpretation neither can there beany such thing as a definitive translation.Watson, incidentally, was perfectly happy to approve Thomas Merton's readings of another great Chinese thinker, Chuang Tzu, even though Merton knew no Chinese at all.He feels that the more translations, whether expert or non- expert (when done with sincerity and love), the better.But expertssuch as Burton Watson, sadly, are rare, perhaps because they are theonly true experts. My own copy of Pound's 'Confucius' was purchased many years ago.It's very well-thumbed and heavily annotated, and I often return toit.I've also studied Arthur Waley's more exact translation carefully, and a few others.But the Confucian lines that stick in my mind always seem to be those of Pound, lines such as: "If the root be in confusion, nothing will be well governed" (page 33). The "root" today is certainly "in confusion."And those who dismiss Pound on the basis of a few howlers are simply adding to the confusion.To let you in on a secret, there are many howlers - up toand including the omission of whole lines - in the translations of evenreputable and well-known scholars of Chinese (though I've never foundany in Burton Watson). My advice would be to ignore the gripers, most of whom don't havedirect access to the Chinese text anyway, and to read Pound's version of Confucius.He was a literary genius and got it right most of the time, and you'd learn a great deal from it. Pound's 'Confucius' has always found and will continue to find readers. I think it's because, as Confucius says: "Those who know aren't up to those who love..." (page 216). ... Read more |
59. Confucius, Lao Tzu, and Chinese Philosophy (The Audio Classics Series: the World of Philosophy) by Crispin Sartwell | |
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(2006-07-15)
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Editorial Review Product Description China’s two greatest philosophers, Confucius and Lao Tzu, were intensely interested in how we should live and how a good society is governed. The central concepts of Confucianism are li, the proper ordering of society through rituals and ceremonies, and zhen, the proper ordering of the self through humaneness, benevolence, and love. Daoism, taught under such masters as Lao Tzu and Zhuangzi, meditates on the interdependence of opposites and teaches the path of non-resistance. Westerners are only now beginning to understand the central importance of the tradition and community emphasized in Chinese thought for over two thousand years. The World of Philosophy series is a dramatic presentation, in understandable language, of the concerns, questions, interests, and overall outlook of the world’s great philosophers and philosophical traditions. Special emphasis on clear and relevant explanations gives you a new arsenal of insights toward living a better life. Customer Reviews (1)
Good intro for 2.5 hour tape but... |
60. The Analects of Confucius by Confucius | |
Hardcover:
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(1986-01-01)
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