Wisdom of the Confucians

by Xun, Zhou; Barrett, Tim

• ISBN13: 9781851682591
• ISBN10: 1851682597
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Summary

The words of Confucius have passed into legend, epitomizing as they do aiser and more measured way of life than that of our hectic modern age.dvocating social harmony, self-improvement and sound ethical principles,his sage approach to life has much to offer all members of the globalommunity, regardless of race or creed.;Highly practical, yet also deeplypiritual, the essence of the Confucian tradition is captured within thisittle book. Drawing on a variety of ancient sources, these extracts address multitude of themes, from the importance of the family to the developmentf individual virtue, and the cultivation of knowledge.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	vii
Introduction	ix
The Family	17	(40)
Filial Piety	22	(13)
Husbands and Wives	35	(9)
Brotherly Love	44	(4)
Children	48	(3)
Family and Society	51	(6)
Society	57	(32)
Centrality and Great Harmony	58	(2)
Dao	60	(5)
Li	65	(6)
Yi	71	(5)
Laws	76	(5)
Music	81	(8)
Individuals	89	(44)
Rectifying the Mind and Heart	91	(15)
The Sage	106	(5)
Constant Virtues	111	(12)
The True Gentleman	123	(10)
Education	133	(40)
The Teacher	140	(9)
Tian-Li, the Principle of Heaven	149	(5)
Great Learning and Small Learning	154	(4)
The Benefits of Education	158	(3)
Books	161	(8)
Practical Guidance	169	(4)
A Developing Tradition	173	(12)
Sources	185	(5)
Further Reading	190