The Analects of Confucius. Confucius (551-479 BCE), Annotated by Robert Eno (2015)

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The Analects of Confucius are delivered to the reader in the form of truncated conversations, often only a sentence or two long. This format was initially difficult for me to read, but it grew easier and by the end of the reading I was glad not to have to read anything but the essential portions of speech. The Analects are separated into 20 books, each with its own theme, though sometimes what the theme was was lost on me.

There are several themes that show up repeatedly throughout the text. Dao, commonly translated as “The Way” or “The Path”, is something that can be shown to someone but that person must follow it themself. Li are the rituals one ought to follow in order to be honorable and respectable. Li applies both to behavior in court, making sacrifices to ancestors, and one’s reverence to their parents and older brothers. (I here say older brothers specifically rather than older siblings because women are only mentioned a few times throughout the reading and never in a position of respect or authority). Ren, difficult to translate satisfactorily, can be taken to mean humanity or goodness, though untranslated I found it easier to encompass the full idea of “those traits worth striving for in able to become a good, just person”. Junzi is literally a “true prince”, not one who gained their position by relation, but who possesses the traits that make one a good leader. A junzi doesn’t need to be in a position of power in the government, but they must be pursuant of ren.

My overall impression of Confucius is complicated. I appreciate his focus and desire on virtue coming from an individual trying to perfect themself and that only if one pursued personal perfection were they worthy to lead others. What I disagree about is that a good and just leader will make a good and just society. This attitude sees the lower classes as purely reactionary beings who have no reason of their own.

I have a lot more that I could say about the various themes of the reading and examples thereof, but I don’t think it would be either sufficient or interesting, so I’ll leave this writing as a brief one.

51 thoughts on “The Analects of Confucius. Confucius (551-479 BCE), Annotated by Robert Eno (2015)”

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  12. mahi

    سوله کاربردهای فراوانی داشته و این سازه در کارخانجات، انبارها، تعمیرگاه ها، سالن های ورزشی و باشگاه ها
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  13. gunash

    سوله کاربردهای فراوانی داشته و این سازه در کارخانجات، انبارها، تعمیرگاه ها، سالن های ورزشی و باشگاه ها
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  14. gilda

    سوله کاربردهای فراوانی داشته و این سازه در کارخانجات، انبارها، تعمیرگاه ها، سالن های ورزشی و باشگاه ها
    خرید سوله

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  25. zhina

    سقف سوله مرغداری را میتوان به صورت تک سقف و دو سقف ساخت. سقف اصلی و بالایی به صورت شیب دار یا قوسی ساخته میشود. بین سقف بالایی و پایینی به عنوان انبار استفاده میشود. در سوله هایی که سقف دو طبقه است تهویه سالن بهتر انجام میشود.

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  26. sarina

    استفاده چند منظوره از سوله های صنعتی از دیگر مزایای این نوع سوله محسوب می شود. می توان از سوله ها همزمان برای انبار ها، ساختمان های اداری و… استفاده نمود. چرا که سوله یک مکان و فضای خالی است که می توان مطابق با نیازها و کاربری ها با استفاده از طراحی داخلی آن را مورد استفاده قرار داد.
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  37. casinocommunity

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  42. ClearHolidays™

    Your note on “The Analects of Confucius” offers a concise yet insightful overview of the text’s format, themes, and your personal impressions. Here’s a breakdown of your note:

    1. Format and Structure: You mention the format of the text, which consists of truncated conversations, sometimes just a sentence or two long. While initially challenging, you grew accustomed to this format and appreciated its conciseness.

    2. Themes: You identify and briefly explain several recurring themes in the Analects, such as Dao (The Way), Li (rituals and propriety), Ren (humanity or goodness), and Junzi (the true prince or noble person). Your explanations provide a foundational understanding of these concepts.

    3. Complex Impressions of Confucius: You express a complex impression of Confucius and his teachings. On one hand, you appreciate his emphasis on personal virtue and the idea that one must strive for personal perfection before leading others. On the other hand, you disagree with the belief that a good leader will automatically lead to a good society, as it may overlook the agency of lower classes.

    4. Conclusion: You wrap up your note by acknowledging that there is much more to discuss about the various themes and examples in the text but choose to keep your writing brief.

    Your note effectively captures the essence of “The Analects of Confucius” and provides a clear snapshot of your thoughts and feelings about the text. It conveys a balanced perspective on Confucius’ teachings, acknowledging their merits while also highlighting areas of disagreement or concern.

    Sincerely,
    Chamoli

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  47. sadra

    باز کردن لوله های فاضلاب گرفته شده امروزه با استفاده از دستگاه های پیشرفته مثل فنر برقی، تراکم هوا و واترجت بسیار ساده شده. در بسیاری از شرکت ها سرویسکاران که تخصص چاه بازکنی دارند و میتوان آنها را آقای لوله بازکن نامید بهترین روش باز کردن لوله را انتخاب میکنند تا علاوه بر آسیب نرساندن به لوله ها گرفتگی را به بهترین شکل ممکن باز کنند.
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  51. vakil karaj

    “آیا در حال مواجهه با چالش‌های طلاق هستید؟ با وکیلان ما در کرج، دیگر نیازی به تنهایی در این مسیر ندارید. ما با دانش و تخصص خود، آماده‌ایم تا شما را در این فرآیند پشتیبانی کنیم و بهترین راه حل‌های حقوقی را برای شما ارائه دهیم. برای دریافت مشاوره رایگان و اطلاعات بیشتر، با ما تماس بگیرید.”
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