02183cam a22003253u 4500 51906 UtSlPG 20260610134209.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 B Confucius, 552 BCE-480 BCE Suuri oppi: Johdatus kungfutselaiseen elämänkatsomukseen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-05-01 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Suuri oppi: Johdatus kungfutselaiseen elämänkatsomukseen" by Confucius is a philosophical and historical work likely written in the 5th century BC. The text serves as an introduction to Confucian thought, detailing the life and teachings of Confucius while providing insights into the foundational principles of Confucianism. This work is intended to illuminate the ethical, moral, and social teachings that have influenced Chinese culture and governance for centuries. The opening of "Suuri oppi" presents a brief historical context for Confucius's life, situated during the chaotic times of the Zhou dynasty in ancient China. It describes Confucius's early life, familial background, and the socio-political challenges of his era, emphasizing his mission to restore order and virtue through education and ethical governance. The text sets the stage for Confucius's teachings on morality, societal relationships, and the nature of governance, highlighting his belief in the inherent goodness of human nature and the importance of moral integrity in leadership. This introduction serves as a foundation for exploring Confucian values further in the subsequent sections of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Philosophy, Chinese Confucianism Korhonen, Kalle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51906 92740 92740