In this edition, illustrated with beautiful Sung Dynasty
paintings that reflect Confucian subjects and ideas, every
reader can profit from the timeless philosophy that remains at
the heart of Chinese civilisation and tradition. Ponder the
issues of life, existence and knowledge with classic books by
some of the greatest thinkers in all history. Political theory,
philosophical treaties from the ancient Greeks to the modern era
and more are included in the Folio Society’s collection of
beautiful books on Philosophy and Politics. Each title features
carefully researched or original commissioned illustrations, and
presented in specially designed hardback covers. See below for
the full list of Folio Philosophy and Politics books. The
Bhagavad Gita is the cornerstone of the Hindu faith and one of
the world’s greatest religious texts. Gandhi called it his
‘spiritual dictionary’, while as a secular work it inspired
Einstein, Yeats and Jung. Our edition uses Juan Mascaró’s
acclaimed translation, with illustrations by