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The Analects
Book • 1951
The Analects is a collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his contemporaries.
It offers insights into Confucian ethics, politics, and social life.
The text emphasizes the importance of moral cultivation, ritual propriety, and the cultivation of virtues like ren (benevolence) and yi (righteousness).
It's a foundational text for understanding Confucian thought and its influence on Chinese culture and beyond.
The Analects' aphoristic style and focus on practical wisdom have made it a significant work in both Eastern and Western philosophical traditions.
It offers insights into Confucian ethics, politics, and social life.
The text emphasizes the importance of moral cultivation, ritual propriety, and the cultivation of virtues like ren (benevolence) and yi (righteousness).
It's a foundational text for understanding Confucian thought and its influence on Chinese culture and beyond.
The Analects' aphoristic style and focus on practical wisdom have made it a significant work in both Eastern and Western philosophical traditions.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
Mentioned by Bryan Van Norden , referring to the English version, and comparing the writing structure to Wittgenstein's work.
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319 | Bryan Van Norden on Philosophy From the Rest of the World
Mentioned by Peter Adamson and Karen Lai as the foundational text of the Confucian tradition.
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Mentioned in comparison to the Mengzi, containing more extended conversations.
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Mentioned as a book about Confucius written by one of the translators of the Analects.
2025 Mid-Year Reading Review
Mentioned by the podcast hosts when discussing Ehsan Dostmohammadi’s translation of The Analects into Persian.
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Recommended as an old school classic, emphasizing being a passionate and patient student.
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Mentioned by Erik Rostad as a collection of sayings compiled by his disciples after his death, focusing on how a person may conduct his or her life.
#242 - The Analects by Confucius
