Confucius (jan 1, 551 BC – jan 1, 479 BC)
Description:
A Chinese scholar and philosopher whose values addressed political and social order. Confucian ideals were moral, ethical, and politically driven and he believed in “superior individuals” with strong morals and a good education. He left the Lu Court to try and find a more influential government position elsewhere. (2.1)Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 551 BC
jan 1, 479 BC
~ 72 years