Confucius - Wikipedia
WEBConfucius (551-479 BCE) was a Chinese thinker who founded Confucianism, a tradition of ethics, education, and social philosophy. He is credited with authoring or editing many ancient texts, and influenced Chinese culture and politics for millennia.
Confucius | Biography, Teachings, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Confucius (born 551, Qufu, state of Lu [now in Shandong province, China]—died 479 bce, Lu) was China’s most famous teacher, philosopher, and political theorist, whose ideas have profoundly influenced the civilizations of China and other East Asian countries.
Confucius - Biography
WEBNov 16, 2023 · Confucius was born probably in 551 B.C. (lunar calendar) in present-day Qufu, Shandong Province, China. Little is known of Confucius’ childhood. Records of the Historian, written by Ssu-ma...
Confucius - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
WEBMar 31, 2020 · Confucius was born in the domain of Zou, in modern Shandong Province, south of the larger kingdom of Lu. A date of 551 BCE is given for his birth in the Gongyang Commentary ( Gongyang zhuan 公羊傳) to the classic Spring and Autumn Annals ( Chunqiu 春秋), which places him in the period when the influence of the Zhou polity was declining ...
Confucius: Facts, Birthday, Personal Life, Teachings, Stories...
WEBLearn about Confucius, the most influential ancient teacher in China, who was born around 551 BC in Qufu, Shandong. Find out his life story, his philosophy of the Mandate of Heaven, and how he is celebrated on his birthday.
When was Confucius born? | Britannica
WEBLearn when and where Confucius, the Chinese philosopher, was born and how his life and teachings fit into the political and cultural context of his time. Find out why September 28 is widely celebrated as his birthday in East Asia.
Confucius—facts and information - National Geographic
WEBMar 26, 2019 · Learn about Confucius, the Chinese philosopher, teacher, and politician who shaped the culture and civilization of East Asia. Discover his life, teachings, legacy, and how he is honored in his...
Confucius - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
WEBAn overview of the life and thought of Confucius, the fifth-century BCE Chinese thinker whose influence on East Asian culture is immense. Learn about his ethical views, his concept of Tian, his role as a transmitter of the Zhou Way, and his legacy.
Confucius - Biography, Thoughts, Books, Family Tree, Influence
WEBConfucius (551 BCE – April 11, 479 BCE), whose surname is Kong (孔), given name Qiu (丘), and the courtesy name Zhongni (仲尼) was born in Zouyi (陬邑), State of Lu (鲁; now Qufu City, Shandong Province) during the Spring and Autumn Period.
Confucius Biography
WEBConfucius was born in China in 551 BCE and taught a philosophy of correct behaviour, social interaction and kindness towards others. He is considered the founder of Confucianism, a major influence on Chinese culture and philosophy.
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