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- Zengzi (born 505—died 436 bce) was a Chinese philosopher, disciple of Confucius, traditionally believed to be the author of the Daxue (“Great Learning”).
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Zengzi was a Chinese philosopher, disciple of Confucius, traditionally believed to be the author of the Daxue (“Great Learning”). In this classic, which became a part of the Liji (“Collection of Rituals”) and one of the Four Books during the Song dynasty, he discussed the great importance of the
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Zeng Shen (505–435 BC), better known as Zengzi (Master Zeng), courtesy name Ziyu (子 輿), was a Chinese philosopher and disciple of Confucius. [1] He later taught Zisi (Kong Ji), the grandson of Confucius, who was in turn the teacher of Mencius, thus beginning a line of transmitters of orthodox Confucian traditions. [1]
Mar 22, 2019 · Zengzi (505-425 BC) was a Chinese philosopher and disciple of Confucius who taught Zisi, grandson of Confucius, who in turn taught Mencius, another influential Confucian philosopher. Zengzi is...
Zengzi (曾子; also called Zeng Shen, 曾參; or Ziyu, 子輿) (505 B.C.E. – 436 B.C.E.) was a philosopher and student of Confucius. Zengzi is credited with authorship of a large portion of the Great Learning, including its foreword.
Confucius' student Zengzi wrote the introduction and exposition of the Great Learning. Zengzi lived from 505 to 436 BCE. Confucius taught 100 pupils, 72 of whom mastered his teachings . It is still unclear how much his students wrote and edited. [citation needed]
Jul 24, 2010 · Zengzi 曾子 (505-432 BCE), actual name Zeng Shen 曾参, was an important disciple of Confucius who specialized on the concept of filial piety ( xiao 孝). Zengzi declined the offers of several states for high positions and instead dedicated his life to teaching. He is said to have written the Classic Daxue 大學 "Great Learning" and a book called Zengzi.
Nov 2, 2021 · Zengzi replied: “Indeed.” After Confucius had left, the other followers asked: “What did he mean?” Zengzi said: “The way of the Master is based on loyalty and reciprocity; that and nothing more.”
