孔叢子

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kong, Fu, 265? BCE-209 BCE

Language:

Chinese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Kong Cong Zi

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"孔叢子" by Fu Kong is a philosophical work likely written in the late 11th century during the Song Dynasty. The text appears to be a collection of discourses attributed to Confucius, discussing various concepts of morality, governance, and the teachings of ancient Chinese philosophy. The dialogue format engages with teachers and disciples, reflecting on ethical behavior and societal norms, aiming to provide insights on virtuous leadership and personal development. The opening of this text introduces various discussions where Confucius engages with his disciples and others on topics such as governance, the role of morals in leadership, and the importance of education and ritual in society. It explores the qualities of a sage and the dynamics of human relationships, laying the groundwork for a discourse that emphasizes knowledge, virtue, and proper conduct. Different characters, including disciples and other leaders, ask questions that lead to profound insights, reflecting the depth of Confucian thought and the concerns of the time regarding ethics and governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Kuan-Hung Lai

Notes:

Release date is 2008-05-07