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Confucius

A concise guide to Confucius's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

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Author overview

Confucius (550 BCE–478 BCE) was a philosopher whose body of work spans maxims. This writing is associated with Lu. Major works and useful reading starting points include Analects and The Analects. Key themes include ethical cultivation, family and social relationships, and education, ritual, and good government.

Reading pathway

Begin with The Analects.

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