Confucius

Ancient Chinese philosopher, teacher, and founder of Confucianism; influential moral and political thinker of the Spring and Autumn period.

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  1. 1. The Book Of Rites

    A compendium of rituals, ceremonies, and social prescriptions that map out proper conduct for family life, education, religious observance, mourning, marriage, court etiquette, and governance; through detailed accounts of rites and their meanings it argues that disciplined observance of ritual cultivates personal virtue, preserves social harmony, sustains hierarchical relationships like filial piety, and legitimizes political order in society.

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