The Wisdom of Confucius by Confucius
"The Wisdom of Confucius" by Confucius is a philosophical treatise written in ancient China around the 5th century BC. This work serves as a compilation of Confucius's teachings, focusing on ethics, morality, political philosophy, and personal conduct, which have significantly influenced Eastern thought and culture. Central to the text is Confucius himself, who is depicted as a guiding figure advocating for virtue, proper governance, and the importance of education and self-reflection for
individuals. At the start of the text, we are introduced to the outline of Confucius's teachings, emphasizing the significance of learning and practicing knowledge, the necessity of filial piety, and the virtues of a good ruler. The opening portion showcases various sayings attributed to Confucius and his disciples, highlighting the importance of attitude, conduct, and moral duties towards family and society. Confucius reflects on the principles that govern human relationships and the foundational qualities needed for personal growth and effective leadership, setting the stage for further exploration of his wisdom throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Confucius, 552 BCE-480 BCE |
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| Contributor | Wilson, Epiphanius, 1845-1916 |
| Translator | Jennings, William, 1847-1927 |
| Uniform Title | Lun yü. Selections. English |
| Title |
The Wisdom of Confucius with Critical and Biographical Sketches |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Ethics -- China |
| Subject | Philosophy, Chinese |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33815 |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 271 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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