The Four Great Books of the Ancient Chinese Philosophers by Charles F. Horne is a comprehensive collection of the four most influential philosophical texts in ancient Chinese history. The book includes translations of the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, the Analects by Confucius, the Mencius by Mencius, and the Chuang Tzu by Chuang Tzu. These texts cover a wide range of topics, including ethics, politics, metaphysics, and spirituality. The translations are accompanied by detailed introductions and annotations that provide historical and cultural context, as well as explanations of key concepts and themes. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Chinese philosophy and culture, and provides a fascinating insight into the intellectual traditions that have shaped Chinese society for thousands of years.THIS 218 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient China, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100006.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.