The Wisdom of Confucius with Critical and Biographical Sketches

One of the most eminent philosophers in Chinese history, Confucius, born Kong Qiu, lived from 551 to 479 BCE during the Spring and Autumn period. His philosophy focused on morality, social relationships, justice, and sincerity, laying the groundwork for much of East Asian culture and ideology. A hallmark of Confucian thought is encapsulated in the concept of 'Ren' or benevolence, an ideal that per...