Confucius 孔子

Confucius, known in Chinese as 孔子 (Kǒngzǐ), was a profound thinker and philosopher who lived from 551 to 479 BCE in ancient China. His teachings, which emphasize morality, proper conduct, and social relationships, have shaped the ethical framework of Chinese society for centuries. Often regarded as the father of Confucianism, his ideas revolve around the importance of family, respect for elders, and the cultivation of virtue. His wisdom, conveyed through sayings and dialogues, continues to resonate, inviting reflection on how we can lead a meaningful life.

As you explore Confucius' work in this app, you'll find that his insights transcend time and culture, offering valuable lessons on human behavior and governance. His famous collection of sayings, the Analects, captures the essence of his thoughts and serves as a guide for personal development and social harmony. Whether you're new to his philosophy or revisiting his teachings, there's always something fresh to discover in the writings of this remarkable thinker.

Confucian Analects

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Confucius 孔子



The Analects, or Lunyu (simplified Chinese: 论语; traditional Chinese: 論語; pinyin: Lún Yǔ; literally "Classified/Ordered Sayings&q…

The Sayings of Confucius

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Confucius 孔子



Promoting virtues such as filial devotion, compassion, loyalty, and propriety, these dialogues between the ancient Chinese philosopher Confu…

The Analects of Confucius

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Confucius 孔子



The Analects, or Lunyu, also known as the Analects of Confucius, are considered a record of the words and acts of the central Chinese thinke…

The Great Learning & The Doctrine of the Mean

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Confucius 孔子



The Great Learning (Traditional Chinese: 大學, Simplified: 大学, Pinyin: Dàxué, Korean: 대학, Japanese: 大学, Vietnamese: Đại Học) is …