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The Confucian Classics

Published:2023-01-26 Issue: Volume: Page:126-C9P118
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Author:

Van Auken Newell Ann¹

Affiliation:

1. World Languages, Literatures, and Culture, University of Iowa

Abstract

Abstract This chapter introduces the Five Classics, which formed the core of the Confucian canon. These works are the Classic of Poetry, Classic of Documents, Rites Classic, Classic of Changes, and the Spring and Autumn Classic. Although the Five Classics came to be regarded as “Confucian” works, none was written by Confucius. They were officially established as the basis of state-sponsored learning during the Western Han dynasty. The chapter gives an overview of the titles, dates of composition, content, and commentarial interpretations of each work and discusses their putative connection to Confucius, along with the subsequent reception and expansion of the canon and its later replacement with the Four Books.

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Oxford University Press

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https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/chapter-pdf/49328155/book_45499_section_392457387.ag.pdf

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