The Hsiao King Or Classic Of Filial Piety - Paperback

The Hsiao King, also known as the Classic of Filial Piety, is a Chinese philosophical text that explores the importance of filial piety, or respect for one's parents and ancestors. This book, translated by James Legge, is a comprehensive guide to the principles of filial piety as they were understood in ancient China. The Hsiao King is divided into 18 chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of filial piety, including the duties of children to their parents, the importance of proper mourning practices, and the role of filial piety in society as a whole. Throughout the book, Legge provides detailed explanations of the text and its historical context, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers. The Hsiao King is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese philosophy, ethics, or culture, and offers insights into the enduring importance of filial piety in Chinese society.The disciple Zang said, 'I have heard your instructions on the affection of love, on respect and reverence, on giving repose to (the minds of) our parents, and on making our name famous;--I would venture to ask if (simple) obedience to the orders of one's father can be pronounced filial piety.' The Master replied, 'What words are these! what words are these!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.