The Four Books of Confucianism (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Bilingual Edition: English-ChineseBy Mencius, Anonymous
Length13h 46m
About this audiobook
The Four Books of Confucianism gathers the foundational texts through which East Asian moral, political, and educational thought was shaped for centuries: The Great Learning, The Doctrine of the Mean, The Analects, and Mencius. Combining aphorism, dialogue, ethical reflection, and philosophical argument, the collection explores self-cultivation, humane governance, ritual propriety, and the disciplined pursuit of moral equilibrium. Its standout passages on benevolence, learning, and the ruler's responsibilities remain central to the Confucian literary and intellectual canon. Attributed in part to Mencius and in part to anonymous compilers working within the Confucian tradition, these texts represent both inherited sayings and later interpretive elaborations. They emerged from the classical Chinese world of competing schools, social unrest, and debates over legitimate authority, yet they also became definitive through Neo-Confucian scholarship, especially in their role as the curriculum for civil service education. Together, their varied voices transform ethical teaching into a comprehensive vision of personal and social order. This volume is essential for readers seeking a concise yet profound entry into Confucian thought. It offers a rare opportunity to encounter multiple modes of wisdom literature in one collection, from memorable maxims to sustained moral reasoning. Students, scholars, and general readers alike will find in it an enduring dialogue on education, virtue, leadership, and the cultivation of a humane world.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenrePhilosophy, Literary Classics
Length13 hrs 46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 10, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
23季氏第十六 - Book XVI. Ke She.
2Introduction
24陽貨第十七 - Book XVII. Yang Ho.
3Historical Context
25微子第十八 - Book XVIII. Wei Tsze.
4Synopsis (Selection)
26子張第十九 - Book XIX. Tsze-chang.
5The Great Learning
27堯曰第二十 - Book XX. Yao Yueh.
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6The Doctrine of the Mean
28Mencius
7Analects
29梁惠王上 - Liang Hui Wang I
8學而第一 - Book I. Hsio R.
30梁惠王下 - Liang Hui Wang II
9為政第二 - Book II.Wei Chang.
31公孫丑上 - Gong Sun Chou I
10八佾第三 - Book III. Pa Yih.
32公孫丑下 - Gong Sun Chou II
11里仁第四 - Book IV. Le Jin.
33滕文公上 - Teng Wen Gong I
12公冶長第五 - Book V. Kung-ye Ch'ang.
34滕文公下 - Teng Wen Gong II
13雍也第六 - Book VI. Yung Yey.
35離婁上 - Li Lou I
14述而第七 - Book VII. Shu R.
36離婁下 - Li Lou II
15泰伯第八 - Book VIII. T'ai-po.
37萬章上 - Wan Zhang I
16子罕第九 - Book IX. Tsze Han.
38萬章下 - Wan Zhang II
17鄉黨第十 Book X. Heang Tang.
39告子上 - Gaozi I
18先進第十一 - Book XI. Hsien Tsin.
40告子下 - Gaozi II
19顏淵第十二 - Book XII. Yen Yuan.
41盡心上 - Jin Xin I
20子路第十三 - Book XIII. Tsze-lu.
42盡心下 - Jin Xin II
21憲問第十四 - Book XIV. Hsien Wan.
43Analysis
22衛靈公第十五 - Book XV. Wei Ling Kung.
44Reflection
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