Confucius: From Humble Clerk to China’s Greatest Educator

07/02/2025 15 min Temporada 1 Episodio 23

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we explore the untold story of Confucius’ early career, starting from his modest role as a clerk and part-time teacher in the Ji family. Unlike the image of a formal educator, Confucius focused on teaching practical skills to his relatives and poor students. As his reputation grew, he earned a prestigious position teaching the Meng family, marking a pivotal point in his journey to becoming China’s greatest educator. Discover the challenges and personal choices that shaped the early years of Confucius’ career and how they contributed to his legacy as a philosopher and teacher.https://youtu.be/hDKc9wceAbs

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