In the autumn of 2006, Yu Dan, a professor of media studies at Beijing Normal University, gave a series of lectures entitled "Yu Dan's Insights... read full description
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Jan 19, 2012
Nadya
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This is a difficult one: I found the teachings of Confucius insightful, but the writing style put me off. I am making the assumption that this is both because of the fact that Yu Dan is a professor in China - this just means that English is not her first language - as well as the fact that this was a "personal interpretation" of the Analects of Confucius.
Nowhere on the book does it stipulate that this book was a translation, but if it was, I could attribute the writing styl More...
Nowhere on the book does it stipulate that this book was a translation, but if it was, I could attribute the writing styl More...
Sep 29, 2009
Sharakael
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While I disagree with some of what's written inside, I'd say this: it achieved what it set out to do.
It aimed to explain Confucius' teachings, to make it easier to understand and bring it to the mass... and it succeeded at that. It was easy to read, easy to understand, and it explained the teachings in simple words; in that regards the book was well-written.
In the whole scheme of things, I disagree with some of what's written inside, but that's my own POV... I've probabl More...
It aimed to explain Confucius' teachings, to make it easier to understand and bring it to the mass... and it succeeded at that. It was easy to read, easy to understand, and it explained the teachings in simple words; in that regards the book was well-written.
In the whole scheme of things, I disagree with some of what's written inside, but that's my own POV... I've probabl More...
Jun 06, 2011
Gabriela
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IF the Lady-author intended to make us familiar with Confucius's thinking and advice about how to be a better human being - applied to 21st century humanity - I think she got it wrong!
It is interesting to get acquainted with HOW Confucius thought about the many, many things of life...they sound good, but not believable! And....I don't think that present day Chinese give a dam about his advices, otherwise they'll be less pugnacious and more thoughtful....OR this is not the case!
It is interesting to get acquainted with HOW Confucius thought about the many, many things of life...they sound good, but not believable! And....I don't think that present day Chinese give a dam about his advices, otherwise they'll be less pugnacious and more thoughtful....OR this is not the case!
Mar 07, 2011
Kerry of Musings of a bookworm
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I loved this book. It opened up the teaching of Confucius to me in a way that was understandable and in a way it could be incorporated into everyday life. I found the book restful and easy to read it made me feel good and want to be a better person. I am not sure it worked but the journey the book took me on is one to remember.
Jul 26, 2009
Melita
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It gets boring and draining in the middle! But I still like it because Yu Dan writes clearly and the stories included was pretty profound. Quite inspiring, I'd say. You don't digest it in a day. Better let it be absorbed by your mind and then continue again. It's too much in one sitting.
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Aug 07, 2010
Received this as a gift today. There is a feather marking page 9. "The wisdom of Confucius can help us obtain spiritual happiness in the modern world, to get used to the daily routine of our lives, and to find the personal bearings that tell us where we are."
Nov 23, 2010
Piotrektt
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Very interesting book, especially with China being in the center of interest. Recently, I've read in Polityka that Chinese government is switching sides from communism to Confucianism. If this is right, and I hope it is, the book will explain a lot about this shift and Confucianism itself. A decent, quick and entertaining read.
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