Confucius孔子

Estelle Hu Naperville Chinese School

ProfileConfucius (551 BC-479 BC) Kong FuziA teacher, politician and philosopher As famous as Greek philosopher, Socrates

ChildhoodDad passed away when he was 3Mom passed away several years later Poor familyWorked as a shepherd, cowboy

A Student becomes a scholarDidn’t go to school

until age 15A hard-working

studentGreat reputation for

his wisdomFamous scholar

CareerWorking for the government as a politicianEmphasis on manners, morality, sincerity and

humanityPhilosopherTeacherHad 3000 students72 of his students are famous

Make changesNoble people could go to school onlyCivilian couldn’t receive any educationConfucius 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

AccomplishmentsProvide education for all people without

discrimination No child left behindTeach students in accordance with their

aptitude and natural abilityBuild inner self and help to build a happy

friendly society

Famous quotesAll the quoted were collected by disciples

after Confucius’ deathIt is compiled in AnalectsTopics cover from virtue humanity on

individual, family, government and whole society

Do not do to others what you do not wish

yourself

己所不欲，勿施於人

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 ChineseAnalects, or Lunyu, is the collection of

sayings and ideas attributed to Confucius.Confucian philosophy to ensure social order

and good governmentInfluence Chinese thinking, culture for

generations.

Great educatorTeacher’s Day -

September 28 To memorize great

educator Confucius

Questions?