The Story of Confucius

The Story of Confucius: His Life and Sayings by Brian Brown is a biographical account of the life and teachings of Confucius, the renowned Chinese philosopher and teacher. The book begins with a brief introduction to the historical context of Confucius' time, and then delves into his early life, education, and career as a government official. The author provides a detailed account of Confucius' teachings, including his emphasis on the importance of education, family values, and social harmony. The book also explores Confucius' influence on Chinese culture and society, as well as his impact on the development of Chinese philosophy and religion.Throughout the book, Brown uses a clear and accessible writing style to present complex ideas in an easy-to-understand manner. He draws on a range of historical sources, including Confucius' own writings and the accounts of his followers, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of this influential figure.Overall, The Story of Confucius: His Life and Sayings is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in Chinese history, philosophy, or culture. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and teachings of one of the most important thinkers in Chinese history, and provides valuable insights into the enduring legacy of Confucius' ideas.1927. In Confucius, we have one of the world's most interesting characters - a fountain of ethics and moral philosophy; an inspirer of the highest type, yet purely human. Although the editorials and sayings of Confucius are fragmentary, we can so arrange and connect them that they may come into a system or systems of thought. The social ideal of Confucius is harmony. It is his own ethical system that draws us closer to Confucius. We feel more at home with him when we come to his ethics. His ethical sayings are simply, homely and practical. They are universal, mostly applicable in all times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.