The Confucian Analects

Hsio R. Introduction to learning, virtuous conduct, and the foundation of benevolence.

Wei Chang. Governance through virtue, the Master's life stages, and filial piety.

Pa Yih. Ceremonies, propriety, and the proper conduct of rites and sacrifices.

Le Jen. Virtue, righteousness, and the superior man's principles and conduct.

Kung-ye Ch'ang. Portraits of disciples and assessments of their virtues.

Yung Yey. The virtue and character of individual disciples and their potential.

Shu R. The Master's self-cultivation, learning methods, and personal conduct.

T'ai-po. Ancient sages and their exemplary virtue, virtue and self-cultivation.

Tsze Han. The Master's personal characteristics and his response to adversity.

Heang Tang. The Master's deportment, behavior, and ceremonial conduct in various settings.

Hsien Tsin. Disciples' virtues, their strengths, and the Master's evaluation of them.

Yen Yuan. Perfect virtue, self-mastery, and governance through moral example.

Tsze-lu. Government, rectification of names, and virtuous administration.

Hsien Wan. Virtue, shame, and the superior man's integrity and principles.

Wei Ling Kung. Sincerity, virtue, righteousness, and wisdom in human conduct.

Ke She. Friendships, learning, and the dangers of usurped authority.

Yang Ho. Nature versus practice, virtue, and five virtues of perfect conduct.

Wei Tsze. Recluses and virtuous men who withdrew from corrupt governments.

Tsze-chang. Sayings of Tsze-chang and other disciples on learning and virtue.

Yao Yueh. Ancient sage-kings and virtuous governance of the empire.