Winner of the 2019 Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize for a Translation of a Scholarly Study of Literature presented by the Modern Language AssociationThe Analects of Confucius is arguably the single most influential work of China's cultural heritage. In this new English translation, Peimin Ni accomplishes the rare feat of simultaneously providing a faithful translation of the text, offering his own reading based on gongfu (practice) perspective, and presenting major alternative readings to help the reader understand how diverse interpretations and controversies arise. In addition to the inclusion of the original Chinese text, Ni adds a comprehensive introduction, a discussion of key terms, annotations, and extensive cross-references. In doing so, Ni makes the text accessible and engaging for today's audience.

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SUNY series in Chinese philosophy and culture, Albany (N.Y.), 2017

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Contents 8
Preface 12
Conventions 20
Acknowledgments 22
Introduction 24
Historical Background 24
Life of Confucius 27
Confucianism before and after Confucius 31
The Formation of the Analects 37
English Translations of the Analects 41
The Gongfu Orientation 45
Key Terms 54
Ren 仁—Human-heartedness 55
Xiao 孝—Filial piety 58
De 德—Virtuosity, virtue, kindness 59
Xing 性—Human nature 61
Tian 天—Heaven 63
Tianming 天命—Mandate of heaven 65
Dao 道—the Way 68
Ming 命—Destiny 69
Yi 义—Appropriateness/rightness 71
Li 礼—Ritual propriety, ritual 72
Zhengming 正吊—Rectification of names 74
Wuwei 无为—Action by non-action 76
He 和—Harmony 78
Yue or Le 乐—Music/joy 79
Wen 文 and Zhi 质—Refined form and substance 81
Quan 权—Discretion 83
Zheng 政—Governing 83
Shi 士—Educated person 85
Junzi 君子—Exemplary person 86
Sheng 圣—Sage 87
Zhong 忠—Wholehearted devotion 88
Shu 恕—Reciprocity 89
Xin 信—Trustworthiness 91
Zhi 直—Uprightness 92
Xue 学—Learning, studying 93
Zhi 知—Knowing, understanding, wisdom 95
Zhongyong 中庸—Hitting the mark constantly 96
论语 Lunyu–The Analects 100
学而第一 Book 1 102
为政第二 Book 2 117
八佾第三 Book 3 136
里仁第四 Book 4 154
公冶长第五 Book 5 171
雍也第六 Book 6 191
述而第七 Book 7 212
泰伯第八 Book 8 238
子罕第九 Book 9 252
乡党第十 Book 10 269
先进第十一 Book 11 283
颜渊第十二 Book 12 302
子路第十三 Book 13 322
宪问第十四 Book 14 345
卫灵公第十五 Book 15 374
季氏第十六 Book 16 399
阳货第十七 Book 17 412
微子第十八 Book 18 432
子张第十九 Book 19 441
尧曰第二十 Book 20 458
Notes 468
Bibliography 480
Index of Names and Terms in the Analects 492
General Index 498

A new translation and commentary of the Analects for contemporary audiences. The Analects of Confucius is arguably the single most influential work of China’s cultural heritage. In this new English translation, Peimin Ni accomplishes the rare feat of simultaneously providing a faithful translation of the text, offering his own reading based on gongfu (practice) perspective, and presenting major alternative readings to help the reader understand how diverse interpretations and controversies arise. In addition to the inclusion of the original Chinese text, Ni adds a comprehensive introduction, a discussion of key terms, annotations, and extensive cross-references. In doing so, Ni makes the text accessible and engaging for today’s audience.“Understanding the Analects of Confucius is an outstanding work of sinological scholarship.” — Henry Rosemont Jr., author of A Reader’s Companion to the Confucian Analects “Peimin Ni’s translation of the Analects has many virtues that make it stand out as an exemplary version of this most important Chinese text. Ni has chosen to present the text as a living document, embedded in two thousand years of commentarial conversation over its meaning, with today’s readers very much part of that ongoing conversation.” — Stephen C. Angle, author of Contemporary Confucian Political Philosophy

A New Translation And Commentary Of The Analects For Contemporary Audiences. The Analects Of Confucius Is Arguably The Single Most Influential Work Of China’s Cultural Heritage. In This New English Translation, Peimin Ni Accomplishes The Rare Feat Of Simultaneously Providing A Faithful Translation Of The Text, Offering His Own Reading Based On Gongfu (practice) Perspective, And Presenting Major Alternative Readings To Help The Reader Understand How Diverse Interpretations And Controversies Arise. In Addition To The Inclusion Of The Original Chinese Text, Ni Adds A Comprehensive Introduction, A Discussion Of Key Terms, Annotations, And Extensive Cross-references. In Doing So, Ni Makes The Text Accessible And Engaging For Today’s Audience. “understanding The Analects Of Confucius Is An Outstanding Work Of Sinological Scholarship.” — Henry Rosemont Jr., Author Of A Reader’s Companion To The Confucian Analects “peimin Ni’s Translation Of The Analects Has Many Virtues That Make It Stand Out As An Exemplary Version Of This Most Important Chinese Text. Ni Has Chosen To Present The Text As A Living Document, Embedded In Two Thousand Years Of Commentarial Conversation Over Its Meaning, With Today’s Readers Very Much Part Of That Ongoing Conversation.” — Stephen C. Angle, Author Of Contemporary Confucian Political Philosophy

"The Analects of Confucius is arguably the single most influential work of China's cultural heritage. In this new English translation, Peimin Ni accomplishes the rare feat of simultaneously providing a faithful translation of the text, offering his own reading based on gongfu (practice) perspective, and presenting major alternative readings to help the reader understand how diverse interpretations and controversies arise. In addition to the inclusion of the original Chinese texts, Ni adds a comprehensive introduction, a discussion of key terms, annotations, and extensive cross-references. In doing so, Ni makes the text accessible and engaging for today's audience" -- Back cover

2025-10-27