The Conduct of Life: The Basic Thoughts of Confucius 1941

By Miles Menander Dawson

Book Overview

""The Conduct of Life: The Basic Thoughts of Confucius"" is a book written by Miles Menander Dawson in 1941. The book is a collection of the basic thoughts of Confucius, a Chinese philosopher and politician who lived from 551 to 479 BCE. Confucius' teachings focus on ethics, morality, and social relationships, and have influenced Chinese culture for centuries. The book includes chapters on topics such as filial piety, education, government, and the importance of personal conduct. Dawson's interpretation of Confucius' teachings provides readers with an accessible introduction to the philosopher's ideas, and offers insight into the ways in which Confucianism has shaped Chinese society. ""The Conduct of Life"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, or Chinese culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162735414
• ISBN13: 9781162735412
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"