Chun tzu confucius philosophy
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Confucius
The Analects (Lun yu)
Review by Roy Smith,
Confucius, Confucius: The Analects (Lun yu), trans.
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and intro. by D.C. Lau (London: Penguin Books, ).
Legend holds that a great sage named Confucius ( BC) lived and taught many people in China. The teachings accredited to him have been passed down in the Lun yu, or The Analects, and have influenced Chinese culture enormously.
He is said to have been of noble birth, which would seem to indicate a life contrary to that which he lived.
Chun tzu confucius philosophy
But he was disheartened by the declining political climate of his time (imperialism), which stimulated his desire to affect the community in which he lived. Rather than pursue a life of self-interest, Confucius wanted to make a difference.
He believed this could be accomplished by encouraging good virtues, careful thinking, and discipline. He also believed that if rulers could become better people, the ruled would follow their example, yielding a better community for everyone (II).
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