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Confucius

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Kong Fuzi (Chinese: 孔夫子, lit. 'Master Kǒng'; c. 551 – c. 479 BCE), commonly Latinized as Confucius, was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Confucius's teachings and philosophy underpin East Asian culture and society, remaining influential across China...

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