THE ANALECTS OF CONFUCIUS: ON THE SCIENCE OF GOVERNANCE

Abstract

The main philosophy and thought system that have influenced the Chinese people over the past two thousand years is no other than Confucianism School of Thought by Confucius. While he was the judicial aristocrat of state of Lu, he applied many aspects of the ruling ideology that covered the philosophy and thought systems of the Confucianism School of Philosophy. Thus, in less than a year, he was able to govern the country peacefully and keep the people in good health. His philosophy became famous in all directions, causing a large number of city lords and nobles from around the country to seek his advice. Actually, there were various sciences that had adopted Confucius’ philosophy. Many rulers practiced the motto, slogan and teaching of Confucius for which they gained through conversations they had with him. The principles of concepts and theories had been later compiled into the Analects of Confucius scriptures and became one of the classic texts of the Confucianism School of Philosophy. Many Chinese rulers and nobles intensively studied and applied the concepts and ruling ideology of the Analects of Confucius until today. Ever since its conception, Chinese rulers  administered these philosophies to governing policies and the management of the country in hope to create good governance and virtuous people.