Book Description

This volume is part of a larger series that presents translations of the sacred texts of China's major religions. The texts presented in this volume are central to the Confucian tradition and include the works of Confucius himself, as well as his disciples and later commentators. Legge's meticulous translations and extensive commentaries provide readers with a deep understanding of this influential school of thought. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.