Analects of Confucius

The Analects (Traditional Chinese: 論語; Simplified Chinese: 论语; Pinyin: Lùn Yǔ, or Lún Yǔ), or Analects of Confucius, one of the most important works of traditional Chinese literature, is an ostensible record of discussions between central Chinese thinker Confucius (Kong Zi) and his disciples. The Chinese title literally means "discussion over words."

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Traditional Chinese - Simplified Chinese - Pinyin - Chinese literature - Confucius - Disciple

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Written during the Spring and Autumn Period through the Warring States Period (ca. 479 BC - 221 BC), the Analects is the most important work in Confucianism and East Asian thought and literature generally. It continues to have a huge influence on Chinese and East Asian thought and values today.

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Spring and Autumn Period - Warring States Period - 479 BC - 221 BC - Confucianism - Chinese - East Asian

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