02486cam a22003373u 4500 44958 UtSlPG 20260610134031.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 BJ Confucius, 552 BCE-480 BCE Les quatre livres de philosophie morale et politique de la Chine Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-02-18 E-text prepared by Madeleine Fournier and Marc D'Hooghe (http://www.freeliterature.org) from page images generously made available by Münchener DigitalisierungsZentrum, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek (http://www.digitale-sammlungen.de) "Les quatre livres de philosophie morale et politique de la Chine" by Confucius et al. is a collection of philosophical texts written in the early 6th century BC. This foundational work encompasses the teachings of Confucius and his disciples, reflecting on morality, governance, and the nature of human relationships. The volume aims to enlighten readers on the principles underlying ethical conduct and societal harmony, asserting the importance of virtue and self-cultivation in leadership. The opening of this work presents an in-depth introduction to the philosophical significance of Confucius, emphasizing the enduring impact of his teachings on Chinese civilization. It explores the historical context in which Confucius operated, highlighting his efforts to restore moral order during a time of societal decay. The introduction lays the groundwork for understanding the key themes that will be addressed, such as the interrelation of personal integrity, governmental responsibility, and the moral duty towards others. It portrays Confucius as not only a moral philosopher but also as a pivotal figure whose insights were designed to elevate both individuals and society as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified China -- Politics and government Confucian ethics Mencius, 373? BCE-290? BCE Pauthier, G. (Guillaume), 1801-1873 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44958 85797 85797