英文专栏English ColumnHuman beings are considered to be the most spiritually endowed among the myriad things. What, then, is the most crucial element that allows human beings to coexist between heaven ...
英文专栏English ColumnIntroductionTo this day, Chinese society remains highly ritualized at all levels. Traditional rituals honoring ancestors and spirits, observed by all, and those honoring Confucius...
英文专栏English ColumnTranslation has long been fundamental to cross-cultural exchange, yet its role in shaping perceptions of Chinese philosophy remains controversial. Early translations by missionari...
英文专栏English ColumFrom small matters of everyday life to big international affairs, “shishi 事实,” or “fact” in English, is an indispensable word for people to talk about issues. What, then, do we mea...
英文专栏English ColumWhen Zixia asked about family reverence, Confucius replied almost instinctively, “It all lies in showing the proper countenance.” He then went on to say, “As for the young contribu...
Call for Submissions: Thinking Through Confucius (Chinese/English) 2026About the Journal Thinking Through Confucius is a publication dedicated to sharing the richness of China’s cultural heritage...
The globalization of economy and technology has increased the frequency of contact and exchange among people of different countries, making cultural exchange and mutual learning essential topics of...
Confucius Giving a Lecture, a painting by an unknown artist from the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), is currently in the collection of the Confucius Museum. The earliest known portrait of Confucius was d...