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Best books to learn Understanding Confucius, in order
Confucius is best met first through his own words, then through the tradition that grew around them. Start with a good translation of the Analects with commentary to orient you, then studies of the core ideas—ren, ritual, filial piety, the virtuous life—then the wider Confucian tradition and its enduring influence, so the aphorisms cohere into a philosophy of self and society rather than scattered maxims.
Reading paths for understanding confucius
Understanding Confucius: essential books on the sage of Chinese thought
Beginner7books58 hrs5 stages
