The Great Books of Chinese Wisdom (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Feng Shui, The Art of War, I Ching, AnalectsBy Confucius, Mencius, Sun Tzu, Ernest J. Eitel, Anonymous

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The Great Books of Chinese Wisdom gathers foundational texts that shaped Chinese ethical, political, and strategic thought, presenting a rich spectrum of aphorism, dialogue, philosophical argument, military analysis, and reflective prose. Moving from Confucian ideals of self-cultivation and social harmony to the pragmatics of statecraft and conflict, the volume situates classical wisdom within a broad literary and intellectual continuum. Its standout teachings on virtue, governance, ritual, human nature, and strategy reveal why these works have remained central to East Asian civilization and global intellectual history. The collection brings together voices associated with major currents of ancient Chinese thought, including Confucian moral philosophy, Mencian humanism, and the strategic tradition epitomized by Sun Tzu, alongside interpretive and transmitted materials shaped by later scholarship and anonymous preservation. Together, these contributors illuminate the cultural world of the Warring States and imperial China, where questions of order, duty, education, and power acquired enduring urgency. Their varied approaches create a layered portrait of wisdom as both inward discipline and practical guidance. This anthology is recommended to readers seeking a compact yet expansive encounter with Chinese classical thought. It offers students, general readers, and scholars an opportunity to compare distinct modes of reasoning and expression within a single volume. By placing moral philosophy beside political counsel and strategic insight, the book fosters a productive dialogue across traditions and invites renewed reflection on leadership, conduct, and the art of living. 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.

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GenrePhilosophy, Literary Classics

Length39 hrs 9 mins

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Publish dateSep 10, 2021

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1The Drawings and Engravings of William Blake (Fully Illustrated) (Annotated)

81Appendix VII Treatise on the Hexagrams Taken Promiscuously, According to the Opposition or Diversity of Their Meaning

2Introduction

82The Four Books of Confucianism

3Historical Context

83The Great Learning

4Synopsis (Selection)

84The Doctrine of the Mean

5Preface

85Analects

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6Introduction

86學而第一 - Book I. Hsio R.

7Chapter II. The Subject-Matter of the Text. The Lineal Figures and the Explanation of Them

87為政第二 - Book II.Wei Chang.

8Chapter III. The Appendixes

88八佾第三 - Book III. Pa Yih.

9Plates I, II, III, Exhibiting the Hexagrams and Trigrams

89里仁第四 - Book IV. Le Jin.

10The Text

90公冶長第五 - Book V. Kung-ye Ch'ang.

11Hexagram II. Khwăn

91雍也第六 - Book VI. Yung Yey.

12Hexagram III. Kun

92述而第七 - Book VII. Shu R.

13Hexagram IV. Măng

93泰伯第八 - Book VIII. T'ai-po.

14Hexagram V. Hsü

94子罕第九 - Book IX. Tsze Han.

15Hexagram VI. Sung

95鄉黨第十 Book X. Heang Tang.

16Hexagram VII. Sze

96先進第十一 - Book XI. Hsien Tsin.

17Hexagram VIII. Pî

97顏淵第十二 - Book XII. Yen Yuan.

18Hexagram IX. Hsiâo Khû

98子路第十三 - Book XIII. Tsze-lu.

19Hexagram X. Lî

99憲問第十四 - Book XIV. Hsien Wan.

20Hexagram XI. Thâi

100衛靈公第十五 - Book XV. Wei Ling Kung.

21Hexagram XII. Phî

101季氏第十六 - Book XVI. Ke She.

22Hexagram XIII. Thung Zăn

102陽貨第十七 - Book XVII. Yang Ho.

23Hexagram XIV. Tâ Yû

103微子第十八 - Book XVIII. Wei Tsze.

24Hexagram XV. Khien

104子張第十九 - Book XIX. Tsze-chang.

25Hexagram XVI. Yü

105堯曰第二十 - Book XX. Yao Yueh.

26Hexagram XVII. Sui

106Mencius

27Hexagram XVIII. Kû

107梁惠王上 - Liang Hui Wang I

28Hexagram XIX. Lin

108梁惠王下 - Liang Hui Wang II

29Hexagram XX. Kwân

109公孫丑上 - Gong Sun Chou I

30Hexagram XXI. Shih Ho

110公孫丑下 - Gong Sun Chou II

31Hexagram XXII. Pî

111滕文公上 - Teng Wen Gong I

32Hexagram XXIII. Po

112滕文公下 - Teng Wen Gong II

33Hexagram XXIV. Fû

113離婁上 - Li Lou I

34Hexagram XXV. Wû Wang

114離婁下 - Li Lou II

35Hexagram XXVI. Tâ Khû

115萬章上 - Wan Zhang I

36Hexagram XXVII. Î

116萬章下 - Wan Zhang II

37Hexagram XXVIII. Tâ Kwo

117告子上 - Gaozi I

38Hexagram XXIX. Khan

118告子下 - Gaozi II

39Hexagram XXX. Lî

119盡心上 - Jin Xin I

40Section II

120盡心下 - Jin Xin II

41Hexagram XXXII. Hăng

121Feng Shui

42Hexagram XXXIII. Thun

122Chapter I. Introductory

43Hexagram XXXIV. Tâ Kwang

123Chapter II. The Laws of Nature

44Hexagram XXXV. Ȝin

124Chapter III. The Numerical Proportions of Nature

45Hexagram XXXVI. Ming Î

125Chapter IV. The Breath of Nature

46Hexagram XXXVII. Kiâ Zăn

126Chapter V. The Forms and Outlines of Nature

47Hexagram XXXVIII. Khwei

127Chapter VI. The History and Literature of Feng-shui

48Hexagram XXXIX. Kien

128Chapter VII. Conclusion

49Hexagram XL. Kieh

129The Art of War

50Hexagram XLI. Sun

130Original Text

51Hexagram XLII. Yî

131I. Laying Plans

52Hexagram XLIII. Kwâi

132II. Waging War

53Hexagram XLIV. Kâu

133III. Attack by Stratagem

54Hexagram XLV. Ȝhui

134IV. Tactical Dispositions

55Hexagram XLVI. Shăng

135V. Energy

56Hexagram XLVII. Khwăn

136VI. Weak Points and Strong

57Hexagram XLVIII. Ȝing Hexagram

137VII. Maneuvering

58Hexagram XLIX. Ko

138VIII. Variation in Tactics

59Hexagram L. Ting

139IX. The Army on the March

60Hexagram LI. Kăn

140X. Terrain

61Hexagram LII. Kăn

141XI. The Nine Situations

62Hexagram LIII. Kien

142XII. The Attack by Fire

63Hexagram LIV. Kwei Mei

143XIII. The Use of Spies

64Hexagram LV. Făng

144Commented Text

65Hexagram LVI. Lü

145I. Laying Plans

66Hexagram LVII. Sun

146II. Waging War

67Hexagram LVIII. Tui

147III. Attack by Stratagem

68Hexagram LIX. Hwân

148IV. Tactical Dispositions

69Hexagram LX. Kieh

149V. Energy

70Hexagram LXI. Kung Fû

150VI. Weak Points and Strong

71Hexagram LXII. Hsiâo Kwo

151VII. Maneuvering

72Hexagram LXIII. Kî Ȝî

152VIII. Variation in Tactics

73Hexagram LXIV. Wei Ȝî

153IX. The Army on the March

74The Appendixes

154X. Terrain

75Appendix II Treatise on the Symbolism of the Hexagrams, and of the Duke of Kâu's Explanations of the Several Lines (pt. 1)

155XI. The Nine Situations

76Appendix II Treatise on the Symbolism of the Hexagrams, and of the Duke of Kâu's Explanations of the Several Lines (pt. 2)

156XII. The Attack by Fire

77Appendix III The Great Appendix

157XIII. The Use of Spies

78Appendix IV Supplementary to the Thwan and Yâo on the First and Second Hexagrams, and Showing How They May Be Interpreted of Man's Nature and Doings

158Analysis

79Appendix V Treatise of Remarks on the Trigrams

159Reflection

80Appendix VI The Orderly Sequence of the Hexagrams