Rectifying Names: the Confucian Foundation of OrderThe concept of Rectifying Names (正名), first articulated by Confucius, centers on the alignment of social roles (mingfen) with ethical responsibility. "Names" here refer to the titles and duties defining one’s place in society. Whether i...

Do you know the meaning of "gewu" (格物), the foundational step in Confucian self-cultivation? Today, let's explore this concept.Originating from The Great Learning—"Knowledge is attained through the investigation of things; only when things are investigated does knowledge become...

Confucius saw the Mandate of Heaven not as a god, but as cosmic order—like natural law. Noble minds respect this universal harmony. Dive deeper into ancient philosophy!...

"Human nature is fundamentally good," says The Three Character Classic. Mencius taught that virtue is innate, like water flowing downward. Explore timeless lessons on morality and human goodness....

The Erya, one of the Thirteen Classics, is the earliest Chinese work dedicated to explaining word meanings. It is also the first dictionary compiled systematically based on semantic organization and categorical classification. Regarding its date of composition and authorship, some believe it was wri...

Today, let’s talk about The Classic of Filial Piety (Xiaojing), the earliest Confucian text to be officially named a "classic". The authorship of Xiaojing remains debated. According to the Book of Han: Treatise on Literature, it is a record of Confucius teaching the principles of filial p...