The Great Learning, Confucius
The Great Learning, Confucius
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The Great Learning

Author: Confucius

Narrator: James Harrington

Unabridged: 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/06/2023

Categories: Nonfiction, Philosophy


Synopsis

"The Great Learning," a classic Chinese text attributed to Confucius, is a concise treatise on personal development and societal harmony. It outlines a path to self-improvement through the cultivation of virtue, emphasizing the importance of starting with oneself and extending moral influence to family, community, and the world. This foundational Confucian work underscores the idea that by perfecting one's character and aligning with the principles of benevolence and righteousness, individuals can contribute to a just and harmonious society. "The Great Learning" serves as a timeless guide to ethical living and leadership, offering enduring wisdom for personal growth and social progress. Read in English, unabridged.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Viji on May 12, 2014

A handbook to rulers on how to rule and treat the subjects.. it also talks about personal morality.. "The ancients who wished to illustrate illustrious virtue throughout the kingdom, first ordered well their own states. Wishing to order well their states, they first regulated their families. Wishing to......more

Goodreads review by Ben on February 02, 2023

Zengzi Stardust In The Great Learning, Zengzi provides a comprehensive guide to personal and societal self-cultivation, emphasizing the importance of education, self-reflection, and moral uprightness. Something to think of now! The book's teachings are as relevant today as they were when they were fir......more

Goodreads review by Dokusha on October 31, 2014

Konfuzius als Name dürfte so ziemlich jedem geläufig sein. Auch daß er ein altchinesischer Philosoph war und klare Vorstellungen von den Regeln hatte, nach denen Leben und Politik ablaufen sollten, werden noch viele wissen. Aber die Anzahl derjenigen, die seine Lehren tatsächlich kennen oder zuminde......more

Goodreads review by Ofelia on February 07, 2021

I mean... It's really short. That's it. That's the review. No, but really I can't be bothered to review freaking philosophy right now so I'm just not.......more

Goodreads review by Andres on October 14, 2014

Corto pero sustancioso. Unos cuantos consejos excelentes sobre como gobernar y cuales son las virtudes que debe cultivar no solo un gobernante sino todos los miembros de un pueblo.......more