Collection
Publication
Sterling (2013), 760 pages
Description
The words of the ancient Chinese sages are as timeless as they are wise. The words of ancient Chinese philosophers have influenced other thinkers across the world for more than 2,000 years, and continue to shape our ideas today. The Art of War & Other Classics of Eastern Philosophy includes translations of Sun Tzu's Art of War, Lao-Tzu's Tao Te Ching, the teachings of the master sage Confucius, and the writings of Mencius. From insights on warfare and diplomacy to advice on how to deal with one's neighbors and colleagues, this collection of classical Eastern philosophy will provide readers with countless nuggets of wisdom. IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award Winner 2017!
Original publication date
The Art of War: ca. 500 - 450 BC
The Art of War: 1910 (English: Lionel Giles)
Tao Te Ching: ca. 600 BC
Tao Te Ching: 1891 (English: James Legge)
The Analects: ca. 475–221 BC
The Analects: 1893 (English: James Legge)
The Great Learning: ca. 505-436 BC
The Great Learning: 1893 (English: James Legge)
The Doctrine of the Mean: ca 450-500 BC
The Doctrine of the Mean: 1893 (English: James Legge)
The Works of Mencius: ca 300 BC
The Works of Mencius: 1895 (English: James Legge)