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Summary
This very small "Classical book on the filial piety" recites a Confucius lesson to his disciple Zeng Shen ?? on how to behave towards a senior, be it the own father, an elder brother or the ruler. The dialog-like text has probably been compiled by Zeng Cans own disciples. In spite of its smallness, this text is the core of Confucian social thinking which gives every person a defined position in the social context. In the Confucianist's eyes, behaviour following ones own position assured the stability of the familiy, the society, and the state. Social disorder would end in chaos and war.
Title
The Best Way to Rule the Family
Author
Tang Li Shan
Publisher
Yi Wen Tang Book Store
Date
Object ID
2001.046.005.355