Confucius

by Hourly History Book 3 in the History of China series.

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Confucius follows the teacher and thinker whose ideas became foundational to Chinese political and ethical traditions. It places him in the fragmented world of the late Spring and Autumn period, when rulers and advisers debated how order could be restored amid competition among states.

The biography examines the Analects, ritual, education, family obligation, humane government and the moral responsibilities of rulers and officials. It also traces the later development of Confucian learning, distinguishing the historical figure from the extensive intellectual tradition created in his name.