Module 5 Period 1 Introduction Reading and Vocabulary 文本研读课
Confucius(551 BC-479 BC)was a thinker, educator, andfounder of the Ru School for Chinese thought.He was a well-known leader in philosophy and he alsomade many wise phrases and theories about the law, life, andthe government that helped many people learn about nature, the worldand human beings.Confucius’s social philosophy largely centers around the concept of“ren”, which is “loving others” and “honoring one’s parents”.