The Doctrine of the Mean

Name: The Doctrine of the Mean
Author: Confucius
ISBN: 9781911495871

Author: Confucius
Series: Ideas for Life
Language: English
Length: 28 pages
ISBN: 9781911495871
Published: 22 August 2016
Imprint: The Big Nest

Confucius
Chinese
oriental
philosophy
morality
society
knowledge
personal growth
correctness
justice

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The Doctrine of the Mean is a text rich with symbolism and guidance to perfecting oneself. The person who follows the mean is on a path of duty and must never leave it. A superior person is cautious, a gentle teacher and shows no contempt for his or her inferiors.

Author

Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. Much of the shared cultural heritage of the Sinosphere originates in the philosophy and teachings of Confucius.

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Audiobook · English · Adelphi Press9781787364509