Books That Matter: The Analects of Confucius

Confucius on the Purpose of Learning (1x10)

: 08, 2016

What was the point of gaining knowledge, according to Confucius? Professor LaFleur reveals the answer in this pointed discussion on putting the teachings in the Analects into practice. In a close reading of several passages, you'll get to the heart of how Confucius's teachings relate to the wider world.