Episode #008 - Confucianism
Confucianism
This episode tells the story of Confucius, who responded to the chaos of the Warring States period with a philosophy focused on personal virtue, moral leadership, and social harmony. He believed people should lead by example, improve through ritual and reflection, and pursue morality for its own sake. Though he died thinking his efforts were in vain, his teachings became the foundation of Chinese society for centuries.
Further Reading:
Confucius: A Biography by Jonathan Clements (2013)
Confucianism: A Very Short Introduction by Daniel K. Gardner (2014)
Confucianism: An Introduction by Ronnie Littlejohn (2010)
See the full transcript here.
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