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Portrait: Confucius, a Chinese philosopher

28 August 2024 | Author/Destination: Editorial / Redaktion | Category: Portrait, UNESCO World Heritage Reading Time: 7 minutes

Confucius - Portrait by Qiu Ying (1494–1552) © chinatimes.com

Confucius, born Kong Qiu, was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages, as well as the first teacher in China to advocate for mass education. Much of the shared cultural heritage of the Sinosphere originates in the philosophy and teachings of Confucius. His philosophical teachings, called Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, and a ruler’s responsibilities to lead by virtue. read more…