摘 要: | T HE Analects of Confucius is a contemporary record of Confucius’ and his disciples’ quo- tations from more than 2,000 years ago. As such, it is seminal reading for the study of Confucius, his life and his thinking. There was a prevailing belief in feudal China that the noblest human existence within an ideal human society could be achieved through self-cultivation of the mind and body, harmony within the family, good governance and a peaceful realm. As this was the concept preeminent wit…
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