Who is Confucius?

Confucius was born probably in 551 B.C. (lunar calendar) in present-day Qufu, Shandong Province, China. Family and Early Life Little is known of Confucius’ childhood. read more

Confucius (/ k ən ˈ f j uː ʃ ə s / kən-FEW-shəs; 551–479 BC) was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. The philosophy of Confucius, also known as Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. read more

Confucius' Early life. Confucius is believed to have lived from c. 551 to c. 479 BCE in the state of Lu (now Shandong or Shantung). However, the earliest written record of him dates from some four hundred years after his death in the Historical Records of Sima Qian (or Si-ma Ts‘ien). read more