Episode 159: Confucius on Virtuous Conduct (Part One)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

• Episode: Episode 159: Confucius on Virtuous Conduct (Part One)
• Website: The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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• Duration: 00:54:54
• Published: 2017-02-27 13:00

On the Analects, compiled after 479 BCE. How should we act? What's the relation between ethics and politics? Can a bunch of aphorisms written in the distant past for an unapologetically hierarchical culture emphasizing traditional rituals actually give us relevant, welcome advice on these matters? Are we even in a position to determine the meaning of these sayings? With guest Tzuchien Tho.