Confucius

Through this book, the reader will learn about Confucius' life, his works, his ideological contribution to the intellectual history of China, and the development of confucian doctrine overseas.

PREFACE

CONFUCIUS' LIFE
The Decline of His Family and Tribulations of His Youth
Assiduous Self-study and Self-exertion in His Youth
Teaching While Learning and Working Hard in Middle Age
Entering Politics in Lu
Drifting from Place to Place through Various States
A Wretched Life in Old Age with Lofty Ambitions Unfulfilled

CONFUCIUS' COMMENTS AND WORKS
Tianxia Datong (A Perfect World) Confucius' Political Doctrine
'The Be nevolent Care for People'-- Confucius' Ethical Doctrine
'Youjiaowulei' (Education for All Regardless of Family Background)
'Confucius' Pedagogical Doctrine
Doctrine of the Mean Confucius' Philosophical Doctrine
Confucius' Economic Ideas
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