Understanding Confucius

Confucian thought, which occupied a predominant position in traditional Chinese culture through such a long period of Chinese history, has become known and studied all over the world, and valued by people East and West.
In this book the background of Confucius' time and life, his political ideals, moral and ethical principles, theories on education and approaches to personal cultivation are all described and discussed in vivid details. This volume presents an accurate and lifelike image of Confucius, who was unsuccessful in his political career in spite of being humble in his youth, diligent in study, tenacious in carrying out his ideals on humane government, strict in discipline, and tireless in teaching the students who came to him from all parts of the country.