02305cam a22003013u 4500 64781 UtSlPG 20260610134508.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 B Borel, Henri, 1869-1933 De Chineesche Filosofie, Toegelicht voor niet-Sinologen, 1. Kh'oeng Foe Tsz' (Confucius) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-03-10 Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg "De Chineesche Filosofie, Toegelicht voor niet-Sinologen, 1. Kh'oeng Foe Tsz'..." by Henri Borel is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. This book serves as an introduction to the philosophy of Confucius, specifically tailored for readers unfamiliar with Chinese studies. Borel aims to present Confucian philosophy in an accessible manner for a Dutch audience, particularly focusing on its moral foundations and political implications, which he argues are crucial for understanding Chinese societal structures. The opening of the work outlines Borel's motivation for writing this book, highlighting the scarcity of literature on Chinese philosophy in the Dutch language. He expresses a desire to make Confucian ideas comprehensible to those involved in governance and administration in Dutch colonies, where interactions with Chinese communities were prevalent. Borel discusses the fundamental concepts of Confucius’ philosophy, emphasizing the importance of the "Sing" (human nature) and "Tao" (the path of virtue), alongside the significance of moral education (Kiao) in achieving an ideal society. The introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Confucian texts, aiming to illuminate their principles for the broader public. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Philosophy, Chinese https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64781 105604 105604