
A Commentary On The Analects Of Confucius. Volume 1. To Learn. To Rule. Eight Rows Of Dancers -- Volume 2. For One's Dwelling, Humanity Is. Gongye Chang. Yong. I Transmit -- Volume 3. Tai Bo. The Master Seldom. In The Village Translated With Commentary By Hongkyung Kim. Projected To Be Complete In 6 Volumes. Edition Statement Varies: Volume 2 Is Marked As Second Editon. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Translated From The Korean.
This work investigates the intersection of traditional Confucian ethics and the specific intellectual framework of the Korean scholar Chong Yag-yong, known as Dasan. The author, a prominent figure of the Silhak (Practical Learning) school in late Joseon Korea, reinterprets the Analects through a syncretic lens that emphasizes moral cultivation, social governance, and the practical application of virtue in daily life. By integrating his own philosophical insights with classical Chinese texts, Dasan provides a distinct Korean perspective on the foundational tenets of Confucian thought.
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Scholars and students of East Asian philosophy frequently highlight this translation as a critical resource for understanding the evolution of Confucian thought within the Korean intellectual tradition. The text is recognized for its academic rigor and its utility in exploring the unique synthesis of classical ethics and practical governance.
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Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0190902418
ISBN-13:
9780190902414
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