Lun yu = Conversations and Judgments

"Conversations and Judgments" is one of the most important philosophical treatises of Confucianism, included in the "Four Books" (四书) — the canonical texts of Chinese philosophy. This work collects the sayings of Confucius and fragments of his conversations with students... about the structure of the world, the foundation of which is the concept of the "noble man" (君子) and his role in creating a harmonious society. Confucius' teachings, as presented in "Lun yu", have become a fundamental element of traditional Chinese culture and have significantly influenced the development of modern Chinese society. This edition features the original text in the literary language (文言) without any reduction or adaptation, as well as a translation into modern Chinese, allowing the reader to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning and content of the classical text.