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The Analects is a collection of teachings attributed to the Chinese philosopher, Kong Qiu, who was better known as Confucius. Summary of the Book While he lived, Confucius was the progenitor of ideas unlike any the East had witnessed before him. Even today his notions of peace, honesty and social conduct are followed in China and the East, forming a basic set of principles that is honored without question. Unlike others who were obsessed with spiritual growth at the time, Confucius placed strong familial ties, ancestor worship, respect towards the previous generations and the family over everything else. The Golden Rule that teaches one to “Do not do unto others what you would not want done to yourself”, is one of Confucius’ many aphorisms. After his passing, his followers collected many of the teachings and sayings that they attributed to him, compiling them into this work that has been passed down throughout history. This modern English translation brings readers the complete collection of the Analects, helping them understand the mind behind the man. About Confucius Kong Qiu, better known as Zhongni, Kongzi, Kong Fuzi, K'ung Fu-tzu and Confucius, was a Chinese philosopher whose teachings formed the foundation of the philosophical faith known as Confucianism. Confucius lived during the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. He took on many students and taught his principles of personal and governmental morality, justice, honesty, correctness of social relationships and sincerity. He was only officially sanctioned following the fall of Qin, and it was then that his teachings were compiled into a single school of thought by his followers.