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Books That Matter: The Analects of Confucius

Books That Matter: The Analects of Confucius

Books That Matter: The Analects of Confucius

With Books That Matter: The Analects of Confucius, explore one of the world’s most important philosophical texts. Filled with rich historical context, detailed close readings of key passages, and stories of Confucius and his students (and critics), these 24 lectures are required learning for anyone who wants a solid grasp of Eastern philosophy—and the ways a single book can cross cultures to inspire an entire world.

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