The Analects Themes

The Analects of Confucius is a complication of Chinese philosopher and politician Confucius’s teachings collected together by Confucius’s disciples after his death. The teachings are aimed at introducing readers to “the Way,” also known as the Tao, a rigorous code of moral conduct that Confucius wished to spread to political officials and laypeople alike. Confucius, also referred to as “the Master” in the Analects, believed that by following the Way, men could…

The Analects of Confucius is a compilation of anecdotes about the ancient Chinese sage Confucius, complied by his disciples after his death. In the book, Confucius comments on the most important traits that people should cultivate in order to have good character, which, in his (translated) words, makes one a “gentleman.” This advice stems from the moral teachings of the Way, or the Tao. Honesty is one of the most important traits that…

The Analects of Confucius is a series of anecdotes about the Chinese sage Confucius. The book, written by Confucius’s disciples, presents advice on various behaviors and moral virtues that people should cultivate if they wish to live in accordance with the Way, or the Tao, a spiritual practice that Confucius espoused. When a person has an advanced practice of the Way, Confucius refers to that person as a “gentleman,” or as someone who…