Holy Confucius! Some Observations in Translating "sheng(ren)" in The Analects: Confucius said: "If the names are not correct..."
This focused study considers how “sheng(ren)” is translated in The Analects. Drawing attention to Confucius’s concern with the correctness of names, it explores the significance of interpretation when reading a foundational work of Chinese philosophy.
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This work examines the translation of “sheng(ren)” in The Analects of Confucius.
Its discussion centers on the meaning and interpretation of a key expression in a foundational Chinese philosophical text.
The title invokes Confucius’s statement about the importance of correct names, highlighting the connection between language and understanding.
Suitable for readers interested in Confucian thought, translation, classical texts, and the study of language.
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