Author
Fu Kong
Died -208
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孔叢子
"孔叢子" by Fu Kong is a philosophical work likely written in the late 11th century during the Song Dynasty. The text appears to be a collection of discourses attributed to Confucius, discussing various concepts of morality, governance, and the teachings of ancient Chinese philosophy. The dialogue format engages with teachers and disciples, reflecting on ethical behavior and societal norms, aiming to provide insights on virtuous leadership and personal development. The opening of this text introduces various discussions where Confucius engages with his disciples and others on topics such as governance, the role of morals in leadership, and the importance of education and ritual in society. It explores the qualities of a sage and the dynamics of human relationships, laying the groundwork for a discourse that emphasizes knowledge, virtue, and proper conduct. Different characters, including disciples and other leaders, ask questions that lead to profound insights, reflecting the depth of Confucian thought and the concerns of the time regarding ethics and governance.
小爾雅
"小爾雅" by Fu Kong is an early Chinese dictionary compiled during the Han dynasty that supplements the classical Erya dictionary. With 374 entries organized into 13 semantically-based sections, it expands and simplifies definitions of abstract words, kinship terms, utensils, plants, animals, and introduces new categories including funeral terms and units of measurement. Though attributed to Kong Fu, a descendant of Confucius, scholarly debates continue about its true authorship and compilation date.