В настоящем издании представлены являющийся каноническим трактат "Луньюй" Конфуция, а также книги, традиционно включаемые в так называемый конфуцианский канон, - "Шицзин" (Книга песен и гимнов) и "Ицзин" (Книга Перемен).
Chinese philosopher Confucius, originally Kong Fuzi and born circa 551 BC, promoted a system of social and political ethics, emphasizing order, moderation, and reciprocity between superiors and subordinates; after his death in 479 BC, disciples compiled the Analects, which contains a collection of his sayings and dialogues.
Teachings of this social thinker deeply influenced Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese life.