The Four Great Books Of The Ancient Chinese Philosophers

The Four Great Books of the Ancient Chinese Philosophers is a comprehensive collection of the most significant works of Confucius, Lao Tzu, Mencius, and Chuang Tzu, translated and compiled by Charles F. Horne. These four philosophers are considered to be the most influential thinkers in Chinese history, and their works have had a profound impact on Chinese culture and society.The book includes the Analects of Confucius, which is a collection of sayings and teachings of Confucius, who emphasized the importance of morality, ethics, and social order. The Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu is also included, which is a poetic and philosophical work that explores the concept of Tao, or the way of nature, and its relationship to human life.The book also features the works of Mencius, who was a disciple of Confucius and expanded on his teachings, emphasizing the importance of human nature and the role of government in promoting social harmony. The final work included is the writings of Chuang Tzu, who was a Taoist philosopher and poet, and explored the concept of the Dao, or the way of nature, through stories and parables.Overall, The Four Great Books of the Ancient Chinese Philosophers provides a thorough and insightful introduction to the key ideas and teachings of these influential thinkers, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese philosophy and culture.THIS 218 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient China, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100006.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.