![]() ![]() He knows “The Way.” In contrast, Western civilization begins in the duality of Socratic skepticism, and Abrahamic humility and piety. ![]() It is written in the past tense, for example: “The Master said, “Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application?” (opening lines, which echoes the goal of investigating things as taught in The Great Learning, the first book of the Four Chinese Books).Īll throughout Book 1 we are exposed to different philosophers who make declarative statements, but what is unique about “The Master” Confucius is that makes declarative statements posed as questions – “is it not the case that…” However, unlike Socrates, Confucius professes knowledge and claims to impart it upon others. In reading along, we imagine Master Kong (“Confucius” or “Kongzi”) reciting his wisdom, while his followers diligently listen and compile his teachings. There are 20 books in the Analects, or “selected sayings” of Master Kong. ![]()
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