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Confucius - The Dangerous Philosopher Whose Books Were Burned Documentary

Who was Confucius and why did the ancient Chinese empire try to erase his teachings by burning his books? Dive into the chaotic, violent history of 6th-century BC China during the Spring and Autumn period to uncover the true story of Master Kong, the most influential philosopher in Chinese history. In this comprehensive historical documentary, we separate myth from reality using the ancient texts of the Analects and the Records of the Grand Historian. Discover how an impoverished, exiled scholar went from advising warring Lords to establishing a philosophical system that defined the Golden Age of China, survived the brutal purges of the Qin Dynasty, and shaped East Asia for over 2,000 years. [00:00] - Introduction: Chaos, Violence, and the Emergence of Confucianism [01:07] - The Birth and Origins of Master Kong (Confucius) [02:17] - Sourcing the Legend: The Analects and Sim Qian's Shiji [05:57] - 6th Century BC China: The Decline of the Zhou Dynasty [12:01] - An Ostracized Childhood & The Six Accomplishments [15:35] - Early Career, Marriage, and the Rise of a Teacher [18:32] - Meeting Lao Tzu (The Founder of Taoism) [20:16] - Exile and the Famous Tiger Metaphor on Tyranny [24:15] - Compiling the Five Confucian Classics [26:42] - Returning to Office: Chief Magistrate of Zhongdu [29:37] - The Diplomatic Clash between Lu and Qi [32:36] - The Decade of Wandering Across China [38:56] - Final Years: The Spring and Autumn Annals & Personal Loss [42:15] - The Legacy: Book Burnings, the Han Dynasty, and Modern Impact Please subscribe here. https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleProfiles?sub_confirmation=1 Our second channel. https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleProfilesExtra Follow us on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/7fKALbrzEO9Q4VVvAwWHqL Support us on Patreon https://patreon.com/thepeopleprofiles Follow us on Twitter. https://twitter.com/tpprofiles Thanks for watching! If you liked this video, check out our related videos below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNwBhP0rWSz1EQOUiCo2hOzXogNU5psT8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNwBhP0rWSz0vPvWecG4EPQIWEIh34K-X https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNwBhP0rWSz3l1yKTFKS6b3GPniSWVpmX All footage, images and music used in People Profiles videos are sourced from free media websites or are purchased with commercial rights from online media archives. All People Profiles scripts are researched and written by qualified Historians. The script for this video has been checked with Plagiarism and AI Detector software and scored 0% on Grammarly. In academia, a score of below 15% is considered good or acceptable. No AI is used during the writing process of People Profiles videos, which are narrated by human voice over artists. Please see the end credits of our videos for details and contact us for script references. #peopleprofiles #history #biography