Confucius and His Teachings
A Chinese philosopher and politician from 551 BC
The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life. — Confucius
Who is Confucius?
Confucius is a Chinese philosopher and politician born in a cave near Qufu (Shandong province, China) in 551BC. He is better known in China as Master Kong.
The life of Confucius is mysterious, as we don’t know much about him and the events of his life. There is no first-hand evidence of his writing as well. All we have is a book, The Analects, where his teachings, sayings, and ideas are compiled and written by his followers.
The Analects of Confucius
This book is a compilation of the thoughts, ideas, and teachings of Confucius written and compiled by his followers.
It is believed that The Analects of Confucius was written during the Warring States period (475–221 BC) and came into its final shape during the mid-Han dynasty (206 BC–220 AD).
The Analects of Confucius has a tremendous influence on today’s Chinese and East-Asian thoughts and values. It has also been one of the most widely-read and studied books in China…
