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Li Chi: Book of Rites V 2

Li Chi: Book of Rites V 2

Legge, James

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ISBN10: 1169801277
ISBN13: 9781169801271
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 504
Weight: 3.18
Height: 1.06 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Li Chi: Book of Rites V 2 is a book written by James Legge. It is a translation of the second volume of the Li Chi, which is one of the Five Classics of Confucianism. The Li Chi is a collection of texts that outlines the social norms and rituals of ancient China. This second volume covers topics such as music, dance, and the arts, as well as the proper conduct for officials and rulers. The book also includes a section on funeral rites and ancestor worship. Legge's translation is considered to be one of the most authoritative and influential translations of the Li Chi. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient China, as well as for scholars of Confucianism and Chinese philosophy.1885. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766139182. Volume 2 of 2. An encyclopedia of ancient ceremonial usages, religious creeds and social institutions. The study of Li Chi is for three main purposes: as a philosophical work relating the principles and functions of ancient rituals and ceremonies; a source concerning the evolution of Confucian thought and how it relates to the development of Chinese civilization; and as a work showing the literary form, style and interest of the text.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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