Hsieh Liang-tso and the Analects of Confucius: Humane Learning as a Religious Quest (AAR Academy Series)

Hsieh Liang-tso (c.1050-c.1120, Known As Master Shang-ts'ai) Was One Of The Leaders Of The Confucian Revival Known As Neo-confucianism In Northern Sung China. Hsieh Was A Direct Disciple Of Ch'eng Hao And Ch'eng I, The Two Brothers Who Were The Early Central Figures Of The Movement. He Was Among The First To Recognize And Follow The Insights Of The Ch'eng Brothers As Definitive Of The Authentic Confucian Tradition, A Recognition That Became The Conviction Of The Majority Of Later Confucian Scholars And Practitioners. In This Book, Thomas W. Selover Presents A Focused Analysis Of The Core Value Of Confucian Thought - Jen (humanity) - Through An Investigation Of Hsieh Liang-tso's Analysis Of The Analects Of Confucius. The Volume Also Contains A Partial Translation Of Hsieh's Commentary On The Analects, As Well As A Foreword By The Renowned Scholar Of Confucianism Tu Wei-ming.--book Jacket. Foreword / Tu Wei-ming -- Introduction : A Comparative Framework -- 1. Disciple Of The Ch'eng Brothers -- 2. The Analects Can Be Hard To Read -- 3. Knowing Jen -- 4. Authentic Transmission And Humane Learning -- Conclusion : Humane Learning As Religious Quest -- App. Hsieh's Commentary. Thomas W. Selover Includes Bibliographical References And Index.