The presentation talks about the 4 books and 5 classics of Confucianism. Confucianism is the basis of Chinese society, hence influences not only the social aspect of Chinese society but also the economic, political and cultural as well. These classics give an insight into ancient China and also give reasons why Chinese society is the way it is today. Confucianism is the most prominent socio-political and spiritual ideology in entire East Asia. It created the foundation of society and acted as a blueprint for politics. It also acted as the people's moral compass and guiding principle which moulded people's personalities and actions, but this ideology itself is built on major "four books and five classics" which are based on the ideas of Confucian.

1. BY KARTIKEYA PANDEY

2. INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
PERSONALITIES FOUR BOOKS
FIVE CLASSICS CONCLUSION

3. Confucianism is the most
prominent socio-political and
spiritual ideology in entire East
Asia. It created the foundation
of society and acted as a
blueprint for politics. It also
acted as the people's moral
compass and guiding principle
which moulded people's
personalities and actions, but
this ideology itself is built on
major "four books and five
classics" which are based on
the ideas of Confucian.

4. Confucius Zhu Xi
Zisi
Zhu Xi was a Chinese historian,
philosopher, poet, and politician
during the Song dynasty. He was
influential in the development of
Neo-Confucianism.
Zisi was the grandson of
Confucius. He is traditionally
accredited with transmitting
Confucian teaching to Mencius
and writing the Doctrine of the
Mean and various other classics.
Confucius was a teacher, advisor,
editor, philosopher, reformer,
prophet and the most significant
thinker in East Asian history.
Mencius
Mencius was the disciple of Zisi
and is considered the greatest
after Confucius himself for his
interpretation, formulation, and
dissemination of Confucian
concepts. He is the fourth of the
Five Great Sages of
Confucianism.

6. • Guide for moral self-cultivation.
• Emphasis on learning and investigation.
• Sufficient rest and reflection.
• Setting priorities.
• Harmony in relationships.
• Equality.
• Orients scholars to value and relate their studies.

7. • Emphasises on importance of good governance.
• Filial piety.
• Importance of rituals.
• Emphasis on learning "the Way" achieved through
devotion to learning.

8. • Emphasis on the responsibility of the Emperor to
practice good governance.
• All humans are inherently good.
• Concerned with the topics of moral and political
philosophy.

9. • Emphasis on maintaining perfect balance and
harmony in life.
• One should not act in excess.
• Good governance rests with men and a ruler
encourages "the Way" in others.
• Moderations, objectivity, sincerity and propriety.
• Three guidelines- Self-watchfulness, Leniency and
Sincerity.

11. • Depicts events of ancient China.
• Serves as the foundation of Chinese political
philosophy.
• Collection of rhetorical prose.
• Represents different eras- Yu the great, Xia, Shang
and Zhou dynasties.

12. • The oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry.
• Contains Folk songs and Hymns used for sacrifice.
• Includes issues of common man also like farming,
love, marriage, war etc.
• Complied by Confucius.

13. • Describes social norms, governmental
organisations, and ritual conduct under the Zhou
dynasty.
• Emphasis on the virtue of Piety.
• "Li" is the core of the entire book of Rites.

14. • Manual of divination based on the principle of Yin
and Yang.
• Oldest Chinese classic.
• Interpretation of Cleromancy.

15. • Historical chronicle of State of Lu.
• Covers 241 years period from 722 BC to 481 BC.
• Records main events that occurred in Lu.

16. The Four Books & Five Classics form
the foundation of Confucianism.
The Four books teach about the
pattern of the Confucian way,
establishes the foundation for
learning, observe the development
and discover the mysteries of
ancient China, we could say that it
acts more as a moral guide. On the
other hand, "the Five Classics", talks
more about the historical facts, the
conduct of rituals, and the hymns
and give us a glimpse of the society
of the ancient times.