The Analects of

Confucius
Original work: Confucius
English translation: James Legge
Lesson 5
• was a Chinese
philosopher, politician,
and teacher whose
CONFUCIUS
message of knowledge,
benevolence, loyalty, and
virtue were the main
guiding philosophy of
China for thousands of
years.

• He attracted a wide circle

of followers, who knew
him as Kongfuzi (Master
Kong). Those pupils Confucius stressed the cultivation of
recorded his words in
personal qualities such as benevolence,
The Analects, a collection
reciprocity, and filial piety.
of ethical concepts.
 ANALECTS
• Is a collection of excerpts from a literary
work.
• Latin word “anacleta and anakleta” – to
pick up or gather up
• The Analects of Confucius is a compilation
of short dialogues, anecdotes, and brief
statements which are mostly attributed to
Chinese philosopher Confucius (551-479
BC)
In the Analects of Confucius, Chinese
philosopher Confucius lays out
various behaviors and moral values
that he believes all people should
cultivate to live life in accordance
with the Way, or the Tao, the set of
cultural and ethical teachings to
which Confucius subscribes. 
• Ren: Humane Thought and Action
The Chinese concept of ren (or jen) has no equivalent in
English. Often translated as "goodness" or
"humaneness," it is not just acting correctly but actually
wanting to act considerately and correctly toward other
people and society at large.

• Li: Importance of Ritual

Ritual (li) in Confucian philosophy includes much more
than religious practices. It establishes correct behavior
in nearly every social situation and helps the gentleman
relate to people of different statuses as well as the
spirits of nature.
• Tian Confucius had a deep trust in Heaven and
believed that Heaven overruled human efforts. He
also believed that he was carrying out the will of
Heaven, and that Heaven would not allow its
servant, Confucius, to be killed until his work was
done.
• Wu-wei allows practitioners of Daoism to live in
harmony with one's natural surroundings and to be
mindful of the interconnectedness of all life.
GOLDEN RULE:
DO NOT DO UNTO OTHERS
WHAT YOU DO NOT WANT
OTHERS DO UNTO YOU.