Analects of Confucius. Trans. James Legge. YellowBridge.com.
The Analects of Confucius – A collection of sayings by him (Confucius) and by disciples, and of conversations between him and his disciples. Here are some of the key words:
– Li (rights)
– Yi (rightness, duty)
– Shu (consideration, mutuality)
– Zhong (loyalty, commitment)
– Tian (heavens, cosmos)
– Dao (the way)
Confucianism- characterized by a common ethical ideal (Ren-humanity, goodness)
1. An emotional concern for all living things (varies)
2. A respectful attitude towards others manifested through observation of formal rules and conduct (varies)
3. A firm commitment to proper conduct. Everyone has the ability to attain this ideal.
-Practicing constant vigilance over your character
–Ex. A Ruler
Book 1
1.11 The Master said, ‘While a man’s father is alive, look at the bent of his will; when his father is dead, look at his conduct. If for three years he does not alter from the way of his father, he may be called filial.’ (2/3)
Book 2
2.1 (3)
2.17 (3)
2.19 (3)
Book 3
3.15 (2)
3.26 (2/3)
Book 4
4.1 (2)
4.5 (3)
4.9 (3)
4.10 (2)
4.11 (3)
4.12 (3)
4.16 (3)
4.18 (3)
4.25 (2)
Book 6
6.30 (3)
Book 7
7.8 (2)
7.17 (2)
7.19 (2)
7.20 (2)
7.33 (3)
Book 8
8.2 (2)
8.19 (3)
Book 9
9.8 (2)*
Book 11
11.12
Book 12
12.5
12.15
12.19 (3)
Book 13
13.3*
13.23
Book 14
14.12
Book 15
15.9*
15.13
15.18
Book 16
16.10
Book 18
18.8
Book 19
19.9
Book 20
20.3*
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Confucius, Roger T. Ames, and Henry Rosemont. The Analects of Confucius: A Philosophical Translation. New York: Ballantine, 1999. Print.
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