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Analects
Book • 2000
The Analects is a classic text that addresses practical issues of life and conduct through dialogues, stories, and anecdotes.
Confucius's teachings focus on virtue, happiness, state governance, and human relationships, all based on principles of justice and moderation.
Translated by Arthur Waley and introduced by Sarah Allan, this edition remains one of the most influential texts in philosophy even after two and a half millennia.
Confucius's teachings focus on virtue, happiness, state governance, and human relationships, all based on principles of justice and moderation.
Translated by Arthur Waley and introduced by Sarah Allan, this edition remains one of the most influential texts in philosophy even after two and a half millennia.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
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in relation to Confucianism and social order.


Brett McKay

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Beyond Mere Politeness — The Art of True Civility
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in relation to Plato's Republic and the comparison of their ideal states.

Shadi Bartsch

39 snips
Dr. Shadi Bartsch on Eastern vs. Western Philosophy
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as a collection of teachings, not written by Confucius himself.

Edward Slingerland


Sean Carroll

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160 | Edward Slingerland on Confucianism, Daoism, and Wu Wei
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as an example of finding wisdom in difficult relationships.


Ryan Holiday

They’re Difficult But They Can Make You Better | Protecting Our Inner Fortress From Fear
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when discussing the Neo-Confucian philosopher Zhu Xi and his views on the unity of virtues.


Justin Tiwald

Episode 19: Zhu Xi on the Unity of the Virtues
Mentioned as a fundamental text in Confucianism, discussed in relation to filial piety and ethical conduct.

HPC 09. Family Values: Confucian Role Ethics
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as books recommended by Zhang Chao in the late Qing dynasty for mental well-being.

Niu Honglin

Translating animal sounds
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for the quote, "We have two lives. The second begins when we realize we only have one."


David Gardner

Great Quotes, Vol. 20: Build Yourself a Great Story
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, referencing his teachings on social harmony and moral virtue.


IJ Makan

080: How To Deal With Loneliness Through Solitude - Henri Nowen
Mentioned by Peter Adamson and Karen Lai as a text containing teachings of Kong Tzu.

HPC 12. Gentlemen’s Agreement: Confucian Virtue Ethics
Mentioned when discussing early Confucian texts.

HPC 11. Mark Csikszentmihalyi on Early Confucianism
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as one of the influential thinkers of the Warring States Period.

Dave DeSteno

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in the introduction as one of the philosophers discussed in the episode.

Eric Weiner

Philosophy in the Age of Covid-19, with Eric Weiner and Danielle Sands
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in the context of comparing Confucian thought with Western philosophical traditions.

Shadi Bartsch

135 | Shadi Bartsch on Plato, Vergil, Confucius, and Modernity
Mentioned in relation to the discussion of Mohist philosophy and its emphasis on impartial care.

HPC 25. Benefit, Then Stop: Mohism and Impartial Care
The Analects even tells us how Kong Tzu walked, ate, and slept.

HPC 34. You Don’t Say! the Dao That Cannot Be Told