Complete Works of Confucius

Confucius was China’s most influential and respected philosopher.  He lived between 551BC and 479BC.  He examined the ideas of right and wrong and was interested in how people related to one another.  His concern for the Chinese living in densely populated cities was very real.  His ideas, Confucianism, explained acceptable social behavior in all situations.  Confucianism set up strict guidelines for proper behavior between people.