Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.
Life and Thought
Confucius (551–479 BCE) was an ancient Chinese philosopher, teacher, and thinker, and the founder of Confucianism. His ideas on ethics, family, governance, and social order have had a profound influence on Chinese and East Asian culture.
Confucius, originally named Kong Qiu, was born in the state of Lu in ancient China. He spent most of his life teaching and traveling to promote his ethical and political ideas. His disciples compiled his sayings and teachings in a book known as the Analects.
Confucian thought is founded on core concepts such as ren (benevolence or humaneness), li (ritual propriety), yi (righteousness), and the importance of the patriarchal family and virtuous governance. He believed that society is ordered through the cultivation of individuals' moral character and the observance of hierarchical order.
Throughout Chinese history, Confucianism became the official ideology of many dynasties and remains one of the most influential intellectual traditions in East Asia.
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Writings and transcribed lectures2 titles
The Analects of Confucius
The Analects of Confucius
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