Confucius' Background
Who is Confucius?
China's most famous teacher, philosopher, and political theorist.
What is the Analects?
The ancient Chinese philosophical texts that contains his ideologies. It was compiled by his disciples.
What is faithfulness?
To build a personality with honesty and trustworthiness. Called "Xin."
What is filial piety?
Respect and care for parents - "xiao".
What is Lu?
This is now the Shandong province, and was the birthplace of Confucius. What is Lu?
What is benevolence?
To treat people with kindness and love. Known as "Ren" in Chinese.
What is bravery?
To face difficulties and challenges with courage and determination. Known as "Yong."
What is fraternal duty?
To treat your siblings with love - "ti."
Who are the Kongs?
Confucius' early ancestors, an aristocratic family. Who are the Kongs?
What is righteousness?
To deal with the affairs of the world with justice. Known as "Yi" in Chinese.
What is forgiveness?
To resolve conflicts with "Shu".
Not having or involving a belief in a god or gods.
What is non-theistic?
What are the six arts of ritual?
Confucius was educated in ritual, music, archery, charioteering, writing and arithmetic.
What is propriety?
To discipline speech and behaviors, referred to as "Li" in Chinese.
What is sincerity?
To treat people with a sincere heart, called "Cheng."
What is a qilin?
A mythical creature with the head of a dragon, the scales of a snake and the body of a deer.
What is the Spring and Autumn Period?
Confucius was born near the end of an era in Chinese history marked by the decline of the Zhou Dynasty.
What is wisdom?
To dispel confusion with "Zhi".
What is loyalty?
To take duties and missions with "zhong".
Who is the Jisun Clan?
Confucius found first employment with a hereditary family whose principal members had for many decades served as chief counselors to the rulers of Lu.