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Ebook · The Big Nest

The Great Learning

Author
Confucius
Series
Ideas for Life
Language
English
Length
18 pages
ISBN
9781911495888
Published
22 August 2016
Imprint
The Big Nest
  • Confucius
  • Chinese
  • oriental
  • philosophy
  • morality
  • society
  • knowledge
  • personal growth
  • correctness
  • justice

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Description

What the great learning teaches, is to illustrate illustrious virtue; to renovate the people; and to rest in the highest excellence. The point where to rest being known, the object of pursuit is then determined; and, that being determined, a calm unperturbedness may be attained to. To that calmness there will succeed a tranquil repose. In that repose there may be careful deliberation, and that deliberation will be followed by the attainment of the desired end.

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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