This edition goes beyond others that largely leave readers to their own devices in understanding this cryptic work, by providing an entrée into the text that parallels the traditional Chinese way of approaching it: alongside Slingerland's exquisite rendering of the work are his translations of a selection of classic Chinese commentaries that shed light on difficult passages, provide historical and cultural context, and invite the reader to ponder a range of interpretations. The ideal student edition, this volume also includes a general introduction, notes, multiple appendices—including a glossary of technical terms, references to modern Western scholarship that point the way for further study, and an annotated bibliography.
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An accurate, lucid rendition paired with helpful explanations and reference material, including selections from the most important traditional commentaries. -- David Schaberg, University of California, Los Angeles
SlingerlandÂ’s use of commentary gives readers a fighting chance at understanding and appreciating this foundational Confucian classic. --John Berthrong, Boston University
SlingerlandÂ’s use of commentary gives readers a fighting chance at understanding and appreciating this foundational Confucian classic. --John Berthrong, Boston University
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Edward Slingerland is Assistant Professor of Religion and East Asian Languages and Cultures, University of Southern California.
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A superior translation of the Lun Yu,
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This translation of the Lun Yu (Analects) of Confucius is the best on the market. The combination of a sophisticated translation, commentary that is not to be found elsewhere in English, and the author's own thoughts on the texts make this my daily use translation.
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A New Translation with Traditional Commentary,
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Slingerland's translation of Confucius' Analects is a helpful addition to the current literature on the subject. Destined to be used for college student, Slingerland gathers a number of traditional commentaries on each translated verse as well as giving a helpful glossary of Chinese terms and names of person referred in the text. While I personally would prefer D.C. Lau's translation, Slingerland's prose is quite good and less cumbersome than Ames and Rogermont's philosophical translation. This is a helpful introduction to Confucian thought for English-language reader.
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An excellent translation of the Analects and related literature,
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Reading the Analects of Confucius can be challenging for people - with wordplay, references to historical figures, cultural commentary, and more. This edition of the Analects not only includes a good interpretation/translation, it includes quotes and comments from other interpreters over the centuries, along with excellent cross-referencing. The result is a text that is both academic and very readable, with plenty of references.
Definitely worth having on the shelf of any person interested in Chinese philosophy or philosophy in general.
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Confucius Analects, Yan Hui, Ran Qiu, Huang Kan, Kong Anguo, Record of Ritual, Master Zeng, Bao Xian, Zuo Commentary, Liu Baonan, Guan Zhong, Zheng Xuan, Three Families, Confucian Way, Fan Chi, King Wen, Yang Huo, Duke of Zhou, Duke Zhao, Duke Jing, Duke Ling, Record of the Historian, Duke Huan, History of the Han, Book Fourteen New!
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1.1 The Master said, "To learn and then have occasion to practice what you have learned-is this not satisfying? Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Confucius Analects, Yan Hui, Ran Qiu, Huang Kan, Kong Anguo, Record of Ritual, Master Zeng, Bao Xian, Zuo Commentary, Liu Baonan, Guan Zhong, Zheng Xuan, Three Families, Confucian Way, Fan Chi, King Wen, Yang Huo, Duke of Zhou, Duke Zhao, Duke Jing, Duke Ling, Record of the Historian, Duke Huan, History of the Han, Book Fourteen New!
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- The Analects (Penguin Classics) by Confucius in Back Matter
- Confucius and the Analects: New Essays by Bryan W. Van Norden in Back Matter
- The Analects of Confucius: A Philosophical Translation (Classics of Ancient China) by Roger T. Ames in Back Matter
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- Confucius and the Analects: New Essays by Bryan W. Van Norden on 8 pages
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- Learning to Be A Sage: Selections from the Conversations of Master Chu, Arranged Topically by Hsi Chu on page 169, page 174, and Back Matter
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