Confucius: A Guide for the Perplexed
Confucius: A Guide for the Perplexed by Yong Huang, published by A&C Black on January 3, 2013, is an illustrated edition comprising 192 pages in English. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Confucianism, a significant tradition in Chinese culture that has shaped philosophical thought for centuries. While often associated with Confucius, who lived from 551 to 479 BCE, the text explores the broader context of his teachings and their evolution, drawing from various sources, including the Analects and other texts that contain his sayings.
Readers will find a detailed examination of Confucius’ ideas and their relevance today, both in China and the West. The book addresses the historical skepticism surrounding certain sayings attributed to Confucius, highlighting recent archaeological discoveries that lend credibility to these texts. By expanding the understanding of Confucius beyond traditional interpretations, this guide offers insights into the enduring impact of his philosophy on contemporary discussions of religion and ethics.
Official synopsis Publisher
Of the three main teachings in Chinese culture, Confucianism has exerted the most profound and lasting influence in China.While Confucianism (a term coined by Westerners) refers to a tradition (Ruism) that predated Confucius, it is most closely associated with Confucius (551-479 BCE), who determined its later development. Confucius’ ideas are reflected in his conversations with students, mostly recorded in the Analects. However, this book also brings into discussion those sayings of Confucius that are recorded in other texts, greatly expanding our perspective of the original Confucius. Scholars in the past, unsure about the authenticity of such sayings, have been reluctant to use them in discussing Confucius’ view. However, recent archaeological findings have shown that at least some of them are reliable.
Confucius: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of authentic Confucius and his ideas, underscoring his contemporary relevance, not only to Chinese people but also to people in the West.
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