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The Analects of Confucius

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The Analects of Confucius is an anthology of brief passages that present the words of Confucius and his disciples, describing Confucius as a man and recounting some of the events of his life.

It emphasizes core concepts such as the Tao (the Way), Li (ritual), Te (virtue), and Jen (goodness), providing insights into Confucian ideals on morality, governance, and personal conduct.

Mentioned by

Christopher Hitchens

Gayoung Gregory

Paul Vanderklay

David Dusenbery

Michael A. Smith

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Christopher Hitchens

to argue that reciprocal morality predates and does not require religious authority.

Be it resolved, religion is a force for good in the world

Mentioned by

Brian Johnson

as one of the old school classics.

PNTV - Letters From a Stoic

Mentioned by

David Dusenbery

when discussing Ezra Pound's translations of Chinese classics.

Multipolarity Dialogues: David Lloyd Dusenbury and China's Long Cultural History with the West

Mentioned by

Michael A. Smith

as a possible sacred or philosophical text used on a Masonic altar by an initiate from a Confucian tradition.

The Nature Of Symbols V35N7

Mentioned by

Gayoung Gregory

for pointing out the importance of being honest about one's knowledge and awareness.

#145: Taoism on Why Ignorance is a Sickness Destroying Humanity

Mentioned by

Brian Johnson

as one of the top 10 old school classics he profiles.

PNTV - The Dhammapada by Buddha

Mentioned by

Brian Johnson

when relating Confucius's teachings about learning from others' good and bad qualities.

Hanging Out with Confucius: And Winning or Learning (Heroic +1 #1,419)

Mentioned by

Paul Vanderklay

alongside C.S. Lewis’s discussion of the Tao to illustrate ritual harmony with nature and the value of ordered practices.

Can Rules Save the World?

Mentioned by

Laurie Santos

and Peter Boll throughout the podcast, discussing his philosophy on ritual, humaneness, and self-cultivation.

Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: Confucius

Mentioned as the text where the five relations that govern Chinese society first appear.

Confucius: On Name & Actuality

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