Collected Writings of Confucius + The Life, Labours and Doctrines of Confucius (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. (6 books in one volume)By Confucius
Length8h 53m
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Collected Writings of Confucius + The Life, Labours and Doctrines of Confucius brings together the sayings, ethical reflections, and biographical traditions associated with Kongzi, presenting a foundational portrait of classical Chinese moral philosophy. Its aphoristic, dialogic style—marked by compression, repetition, and practical exempla—belongs to the world of the late Zhou, when ritual order, political legitimacy, and personal cultivation were urgently contested. The volume illuminates key Confucian concerns: ren, li, filial duty, righteous governance, and the formation of the exemplary person. Confucius (551–479 BCE), born in the state of Lu, lived amid political fragmentation and social change. His career as teacher, ritual specialist, and sometime official shaped a philosophy grounded not in abstract speculation but in the restoration of humane conduct through education, memory, and disciplined practice. Later disciples and interpreters preserved and expanded his legacy, making him central to East Asian intellectual history. This book is recommended to readers seeking both primary wisdom and historical orientation. It will especially reward students of philosophy, religion, political ethics, and world literature who wish to understand how moral self-cultivation became a vision for social renewal.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length8 hrs 53 mins
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Publish dateSep 5, 2013
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
7Collected Writings of Confucius + The Life, Labours and Doctrines of Confucius (pt. 2)
2Introduction
8Collected Writings of Confucius + The Life, Labours and Doctrines of Confucius (pt. 3)
3Author Biography
9Collected Writings of Confucius + The Life, Labours and Doctrines of Confucius (pt. 4)
4Historical Context
10Analysis
5Synopsis (Selection)
11Reflection
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6Collected Writings of Confucius + The Life, Labours and Doctrines of Confucius (pt. 1)
12Memorable Quotes
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