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Mentioned in 11 episodes

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.

Mentioned by

Edward Slingerland

Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by

Brett McKay

in relation to Confucianism and social order.

Beyond Mere Politeness — The Art of True Civility

Mentioned by

Shadi Bartsch

in relation to Plato's Republic and the comparison of their ideal states.

Dr. Shadi Bartsch on Eastern vs. Western Philosophy

Mentioned by

Edward Slingerland

and

Sean Carroll

as a collection of teachings, not written by Confucius himself.

160 | Edward Slingerland on Confucianism, Daoism, and Wu Wei

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an example of finding wisdom in difficult relationships.

They’re Difficult But They Can Make You Better | Protecting Our Inner Fortress From Fear

Mentioned by

Justin Tiwald

when discussing the Neo-Confucian philosopher Zhu Xi and his views on the unity of virtues.

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

Mentioned by

Niu Honglin

as books recommended by Zhang Chao in the late Qing dynasty for mental well-being.

Translating animal sounds

Mentioned by

David Gardner

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

Great Quotes, Vol. 20: Build Yourself a Great Story

Mentioned by

IJ Makan

, referencing his teachings on social harmony and moral virtue.

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

Mentioned by

Dave DeSteno

as one of the influential thinkers of the Warring States Period.

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Mentioned by

Eric Weiner

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

Philosophy in the Age of Covid-19, with Eric Weiner and Danielle Sands

Mentioned by

Shadi Bartsch

in the context of comparing Confucian thought with Western philosophical traditions.

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

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