Confucius and His Disciples (PDF)

The series Different Aspects of Chinese Culture cover traditional Chinese culture in almost all aspects and levels, including literature, history, art, science and folk custom. With simple and concise writing, the series seek to show readers the grand picture of Chinese history and culture and enable you to resonate with distinctive Chinese styles and ethos. Authors of the series are renowned scholars in China, some are even top in their respective fields, enjoying worldwide fame and recognition. The academic value and quality was ensured thanks to their vision, academic attainment and mastery of literary skills. By drawing on multiple historical records and offering in-depth analysis, Confucius and His Disciples, a book of the series Different Aspects of Chinese Culture tells us fascinating stories about the words and deeds of the greatest teacher in history and his outstanding disciples, recapturing the image of Confucius as a renowned educator as well as the interaction between him and his disciples. The Book reinterprets what made Confucius and his disciples successful from the humanity perspective through presenting detailed historical materials and adopting the approach of healthy skepticism. What's more, the book deciphers the elements of Confucian culture running through the descriptions of the daily lives and anecdotes of Confucius and his disciples, aiming to shed light on the teaching methods and techniques initiated by Confucius and give readers more insights into how the Confucian culture was originated and developed in the first place.