Confucius
孔子
Estelle Hu
Naperville Chinese School
Profile
 Confucius (551 BC-479 BC)
 Kong Fuzi
 A teacher, politician and philosopher
 As famous as Greek philosopher, Socrates
Childhood
 Dad passed away when he was 3
 Mom passed away several years later
 Poor family
 Worked as a shepherd, cowboy
A Student becomes a scholar
 Didn’t go to school until
age 15
 A hard-working student
 Great reputation for his
wisdom
 Famous scholar
Career
 Working for the government as a politician
 Emphasis on manners, morality, sincerity and
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humanity
Philosopher
Teacher
Had 3000 students
72 of his students are famous
Make changes
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Noble people could go to school only
Civilian couldn’t receive any education
Confucius taught everyone noblemen and civilians
有教無類
Provide education for all people without discrimination;
No child left behind
 因材施教
Provide education for all people without discrimination;
No child left behind;
Teach students in accordance with their aptitude
Educate students according to their natural ability
Accomplishments
 Provide education for all people without
discrimination
 No child left behind
 Teach students in accordance with their aptitude and
natural ability
 Build inner self and help to build a happy friendly
society
Famous quotes
 All the quoted were collected by disciples after
Confucius’ death
 It is compiled in Analects
 Topics cover from virtue humanity on individual,
family, government and whole society
己所不欲，勿施於人
Do not do to others what
you do not wish yourself
人而無信，不知其可
If one person can not keep his
promises, what else can he do?
三人行，必有我師
There must be something I can
learn from any groups of three.
Impact on Chinese
 Analects, or Lunyu, is the collection of sayings and
ideas attributed to Confucius.
 Confucian philosophy to ensure social order and good
government
 Influence Chinese thinking, culture for generations.
Great educator
 Teacher’s Day -
September 28
 To memorize great
educator Confucius
Questions?