Suuri oppi: Johdatus kungfutselaiseen elämänkatsomukseen

Name: Suuri oppi: Johdatus kungfutselaiseen elämänkatsomukseen
Author: Confucius

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The volume presents Confucius's life and the social setting of his time, assesses personal and familial traits, and lays out the main teachings of Confucian thought. It includes a translation of a central Confucian text with its classical commentary, and examines the school’s educational methods, moral doctrine, and the historical development of its ritual and worship practices within the broader religious landscape. Supporting material offers concise historical outlines, explanations of provincial names, source notes and a bibliography, while the translator explains transcription choices and the scholarly sources used in preparing the edition.

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Confucius

Confucius (Kong Fuzi) was a Chinese philosopher and educator whose thoughts have deeply influenced Chinese culture and philosophy. He is best known for his teachings on morality, social relationships, and justice, which are encapsulated in his seminal work, "The Analects of Confucius." This collection of sayings and ideas attributed to him and his disciples emphasizes the importance of ethics, proper conduct, and the cultivation of virtue. Confucius's ideas laid the foundation for Confucianism, a system of thought that has shaped Chinese society for centuries and continues to resonate in various aspects of life today.