by Confucio · Kailas Editorial, S.L. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788416023516
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The Analects are a collection of sayings and teachings attributed to Confucius, although it is believed that they were compiled by his disciples after his death. This text has exerted a great influence over the centuries and remains relevant today, more than 2500 years after it was written. The work consists of brief sentences, dialogues, and anecdotes that address topics such as human nature, personal ethics, and politics. This edition features a careful translation by Néstor Cabrera, a specialist in Chinese literature, which facilitates the understanding of Confucian thought.
Confucius, born Kong Qiu, was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Much of the shared cultural heritage of the Sinosphere originates in the philosophy and teachings of Confucius. His philosophical teachings, called Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, and a ruler's responsibilities to lead by virtue.
