K'ung-ts'ung-tzu

Discover the intriguing exploration of Confucianism in K'ung-ts'ung-tzu by Yoav Ariel, published by Princeton University Press in 2014. This thought-provoking work spans 234 pages and delves into the evidence suggesting that K'ung-ts'ung-tzu may be a forgery. Ariel challenges the conventional understanding of the Confucian school during the critical period between the Sage's death in the fifth century B.C. and the rise of Neo-Confucianism in the eleventh century. Traditionally attributed to K'ung Fu, a descendant of Confucius, this text provides a fresh perspective on the evolution of Confucian thought. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of philosophy, this book invites readers to reconsider established narratives and engage with the complexities of Confucianism's historical context.