Confucius

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Confucius: The Wisdom of Confucius

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How can we cultivate wisdom and find a balance between personal fulfillment and social harmony? The Wisdom of Confucius brings together teachings and reflections attributed to the Chinese philosopher on the fundamental questions of human existence. Through thoughts on happiness, family, morality, righteousness, and political authority, the work presents the essential principles of conduct grounded in virtue. Confuci…

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Confucius: The Analects of Confucius

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How can we learn to live wisely and act justly toward others? In The Analects of Confucius, the sayings and conversations attributed to the Chinese philosopher present the principles of a life grounded in virtue, education, and respect for human relationships. Through exchanges with his disciples and brief reflections, Confucius addresses benevolence, righteousness, ritual propriety, family responsibilities, and the…

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Confucius: Words of Confucius

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What determines a person's true worth, and how can we cultivate harmonious relationships with others? In Words of Confucius, a selection of sayings and aphorisms presents the essential principles of Confucian wisdom. Compiled by sinologist Cyrille J.-D. Javary, these teachings place friendship, righteousness, benevolence, and courage at the center of moral life. They remind us that true nobility does not depend on b…

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Confucius: The Wisdom of Confucianism

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How can we cultivate virtue and build a society founded on justice and harmony? In The Wisdom of Confucianism, four foundational texts of the Confucian tradition explore the relationships between personal cultivation, moral conduct, and government. The Great Learning connects self-improvement with harmony within the family and the state, while The Doctrine of the Mean examines the principles of just and balanced con…

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Confucius: The Analects

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How can we become virtuous individuals and build a society founded on respect and harmony? In The Analects, the teachings attributed to Confucius explore the principles that should guide human conduct, social relationships, and the exercise of political authority. Through conversations with his disciples, observations, and brief reflections, the Chinese philosopher emphasizes benevolence, righteousness, learning, an…

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