The Wisdom of Confucius by Confucius

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Confucius was China's most famous teacher, philosopher and political theorist, whose ideas profoundly influenced the civilization of East Asia. This book illuminates the life and work of this famous Chinese sage.

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JVioland 407 reviews

Interesting summary of the thoughts of Confucius and his disciples. Very legalistic. References not to a god but to duty, honor and family. And this became an ethical system.

Jul 14, 2014

sungene 549 reviews

Annotated condensed study of the philospher Kong-fuzi.

nan

confucio dice que la unica medida del hombre e el hombre, nada de ideales divinos inalcanzables

Jan 28, 2010Spanish