false 865830 0141023805 9780141023809 7 1 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179015637m/865830.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/865830.Great_Ideas_First_Ten_Books 15321 Confucius 695 57 3 0 false Sun May 04 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat May 03 09:44:38 -0700 2008 Tue May 06 12:46:44 -0700 2008 Analects), it can be difficult to unravel the scenarios spoken about by Confucius (herein referred to as 'the Master') and others.

Essentially a collection of aphorisms, this book presents a snapshot of Confucian philosophy; for the reader (like myself) unfamiliar with this philosophy, many of the sayings can appear simple on the surface but hint at a deeper meaning that could perhaps be brought to light by knowing more of the context, something not provided by this slim volume.

Essentially I thought this was worth reading and I enjoyed it, though for every saying that resonated with me there were two others that I couldn't really grasp, so I can't rate it too highly. Still, it has given me the impetus to investigate Confucianism further, and so, perhaps, it has done its job.]]>