Confucius - Wikipedia Confucius, Philosopher of the Chinese, published by Jesuit missionaries at Paris in 1687 The works of Confucius were first translated into European languages by Jesuit missionaries in the 16th century during the late Ming dynasty
Confucius | Biography, Teachings, Facts | Britannica 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
47 Confucius Quotes That Still Ring True Today - ThoughtCo These 47 timeless Confucius quotes offer insight into teachings that have shaped cultures and societies for centuries They span topics such as wisdom and success to virtue and compassion—all qualities that now define Confucianism Who Was Confucius? Kong Qiu, or Master Kong as he was known, did not live to see his days of glory
Confucius - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy At different times in Chinese history, Confucius (trad 551–479 BCE) has been portrayed as a teacher, advisor, editor, philosopher, reformer, and prophet
Confucius - World History Encyclopedia Confucius (Kongzi) was a 6th century BCE Chinese philosopher His thoughts, expressed in the philosophy of Confucianism, have influenced Chinese culture right up to the present day Confucius is a larger than life figure and it is difficult to separate reality from myth
Confucius - Biography Confucius, also known as Kong Qiu or K’ung Fu-tzu, was a Chinese philosopher, teacher and political figure His teachings, preserved in the Analects, focused on creating ethical
Confucius: Facts, Birthday, Personal Life, Teachings, Stories. . . Confucius has been the most popular and influential of all the ancient teachers of the region Confucius was born in an era of philosophical creativity The rulers and subjects of the various regions sought for knowledge and power in uncertain times
Confucius - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Better known in China as “Master Kong” (Chinese: Kongzi), Confucius was a fifth-century BCE Chinese thinker whose influence upon East Asian intellectual and social history is immeasurable
Confucius—facts and information | National Geographic Confucius was a Chinese philosopher, politician, and teacher whose message of knowledge, benevolence, loyalty, and virtue were the main guiding philosophy of China for thousands of
Confucius - Biography, Thoughts, Books, Family Tree, Influence He is an ancient Chinese thinker, statesman, educator, and founder of Confucianism Throughout his life, Confucius encountered opportunities and challenges At the age of three, his father, Shuliang He (叔梁紇), died His mother, Yan Zhengzai (颜徵在), moved to Qufu with the young Confucius to earn a living and secure his studies