The with Critical and Biographical Sketches Confucius 552 BCE-480 BCE creator Wilson, Epiphanius 1845-1916 Jennings, William 1847-1927 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Wisdom of Confucius" by Confucius is a philosophical treatise written in ancient China around the 5th century BC. This work serves as a compilation of Confucius's teachings, focusing on ethics, morality, political philosophy, and personal conduct, which have significantly influenced Eastern thought and culture. Central to the text is Confucius himself, who is depicted as a guiding figure advocating for virtue, proper governance, and the importance of education and self-reflection for individuals. At the start of the text, we are introduced to the outline of Confucius's teachings, emphasizing the significance of learning and practicing knowledge, the necessity of filial piety, and the virtues of a good ruler. The opening portion showcases various sayings attributed to Confucius and his disciples, highlighting the importance of attitude, conduct, and moral duties towards family and society. Confucius reflects on the principles that govern human relationships and the foundational qualities needed for personal growth and effective leadership, setting the stage for further exploration of his wisdom throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-09-27 Produced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Ethics -- China Philosophy, Chinese B PL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33815 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33815 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133754.0 33815