Creation of the Wujing
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Philosophy, Education, Literature, Publishing
- Subcategories: Philosophers, Theology, Theologians, Confucianism
- Curriculum: Asian History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: China
- Date: 500-400
Article abstract: The Wujing, or Five Classics, which becomes the foundation for classical Chinese scholarship and statecraft, is purportedly compiled by Confucius and passed down to his disciples.
Summary of Event
The rujia, or school of literati, commonly referred to as Confucianism in the West, has been a dominant force in Chinese political and social thought for more than two millennia. Centered on the teachings of Confucius and the Wujing (Five Classics), Confucianism serves as far more than a religion or philosophical tradition. In...
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