Introduction to Analects of Confucius
Confucius, the surname of Zi, the surname of Kong, the name of Qiu, the name of Zhongni, was born in Zuoyi, the late spring and Autumn Period in Lu state, and the ancestral home of Liyi, the state of song.
He was an ancient Chinese thinker, educator and founder of Confucianism. Confucius initiated the style of private lectures and advocated benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trust.
There are three thousand disciples, including seventy-two sages. He once led some of his disciples Zhou to travel around the world for 13 years. In his later years, he revised the six classics of "poetry", "book", "Li", "music", "Yi", "spring and Autumn".
Confucius was one of the most erudite people in the society at that time. After his death, his disciples and retransmission disciples recorded the words, deeds, quotations and thoughts of Confucius and his disciples and compiled them into Analects of Confucius.
The Analects of Confucius, often referred to simply as The Analects, is a collection of sayings and teachings attributed to the renowned Chinese philosopher Confucius and his disciples. Compiled by his followers after his death, it encapsulates the wisdom and philosophy of Confucius. The Analects comprises 20 chapters and 492 paragraphs, covering topics ranging from politics, education, and morality.
Key points of The Analects include the importance of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faithfulness. These virtues are expressed through simple anecdotes and dialogues, revealing the character and ideals of Confucius. The Analects has had a profound influence on Chinese culture and society for over two thousand years, shaping moral, political, and educational values.
The Analects of Confucius is a fundamental text in Chinese philosophy, reflecting the teachings and ideals of its founder. Its influence extends beyond China, inspiring individuals worldwide with its timeless