Biography of Confucius

Author: Kuang Yaming
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Publish Date: 2005-10-11
Features: This book is a revised edition of "Commentary on Confucius" published by Qi Lu Press in 1985. Based on recent research, the author has made significant revisions to the original edition, in addition to adding a chapter on "Economic Thought." The book provides a comprehensive review of Confucius's ethical, political, economic, and educational ideas, centered around his life philosophy of benevolence (ren), as well as the changes and widespread influence of these ideas in China and abroad over the past two millennia. The author has expanded the scope of the original work, made major modifications in certain aspects, and taken a new step toward a more comprehensive, objective, and fair evaluation of Confucius. The portrait included at the beginning of the book is titled "Confucius, the Commoner, Reaching Adulthood at Thirty," carrying profound symbolism that is thought-provoking. At the end of the book, there are a chronology of Confucius's life, an index of names, a bibliography, and a glossary, all of which are designed to facilitate the reader's understanding.