Confucius, The Analects : The Path of the Sage

Twenty-six centuries after their origination, the principles<p> laid down in the Analects of Confucius still act as<p> the foundation of Chinese philosophy, ethics, society<p> and government, and play a formative role in the development<p> of many Eastern philosophies. Confucius is<p> revered as China's greatest teacher and sage, and interest<p> in his monumental teachings continues today.<p> In this intriguing look at the ethical and spiritual<p> meaning of the Analects, Rodney L. Taylor, the foremost<p> American researcher of Confucius as a religious<p> and spiritual figure, explains why the Analects hold<p> enduring and universal wisdom for our time. He shows<p> how Confucius advocates learning and self-cultivation<p> to follow "the path of the sage" or "way of Heaven" <p> a path that promises to promote reason, peace and<p> understanding. Along with an updated version of the<p> classic translation by sinologist James Legge, Taylor<p> provides informative and accessible commentary that: <p> Illuminates the meaning behind selected passages<p> from the Analects as they relate to<p> Chinese philosophy, ethical thought and<p> religion/spirituality<p> Explains common interpretations of the text<p> and how they contribute to our current understanding<p> of Chinese and Eastern philosophy, <p> ethics and morality<p> and much more