fashion for all the Chinese in Europe arises from time to time, from the XVII century.This is especially true for the philosophical views.Some people think that it was born in China it was better than rich human culture, other subvert these views, arguing that isolated the country from the outside world has not been able to create anything of value.
sayings of Confucius is often cited as an argument during a dispute, not always philosophical.They emki, concise, easy to remember, really suitable for many occasions as an illustration of a wide variety of situations: the everyday and the political, and even economic.
Who was Confucius?The sayings of his are collected in a single book "Analects" (or "Lun Yu"), written by his disciples.Therefore, the sage was a teacher.
Kung Fu Tzu (similar sounds the name of Confucius in the original, there are other options transcription Kong Qiu, Kung Tzu Kung Fu-tzu) was born a long time (about 551 BC. E.) And very far away,in the ancient Chinese kingdom of Lu (Shandong province in the east of modern China).
Word "Zi" means "teacher."Such a set-top box in the twenties it was not easy to earn, but Confucius did it.Illegal descendant of a noble official and his concubines, he lived a carefree childhood, but after his father's death, he had to think about their daily bread.First Kong Qiu tried the path of an official, but it was not to his liking.The sayings of Confucius, the issues relating to the government, apparently based on his personal experience.For example, he explained the successful execution of orders of the government of their intelligence and rebelliousness subjects - lack thereof.
desire for self-improvement and education have emerged Kong Qiu at a young age.Some of the sayings of Confucius are autobiographical.Thus, the philosopher says that when he was 15 years old, he wanted to study, in 30, he established himself in his quest, 40 got rid of the doubt, 50 realized that this is the will of heaven, 60 learned to listen, and only 70 knewthe measure by following the dictates of the heart.
to draw parallels between the teachings of the ancient Chinese sage and religious dogmas have repeatedly tried to Catholic researchers.The sayings of Confucius really resonate with the Old Testament rules.So, the question the student about the appropriateness of responding good to evil deeds, he replied, "Then what is the answer for good?" But his religion Kung Fu Tzu did not create, but his teachings attributed theosophical signs, and even the name came up - "Confucianism".
Discovering yourself and the world around us, the person understands his place.Do not look for fame, you need to strive to comprehend people.Only the error remains uncorrected error.In order to rightly be called a teacher, you need to cherish the old, but also to look for a new one."Three years follow his father's way after his death, this is the worship of the parents."These and other sayings of Confucius Life residents of his village seemed too simple-minded, they obviously wanted to hear something more ornate, dignified teacher and philosopher, and he was saving more complex in the perception of the phrase for the imperial ears.
Kung Fu Tse introduced a philosophical vocabulary specific concepts, each of which stands for a whole range of expressing the essence of the relationship with the outside world.Search unshakable means he considered the most important task facing the person throughout life.
