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Confucius
(kən fyo̵̅o̅′s̸həs)
(L. name of K'ung Fu-tzu) 551?-479? ; Chin. philosopher & teacher
Related Forms:
- Confucian adjective, noun
See Confucius in American Heritage Dictionary 4
Chinese philosopher whose Analects contain a collection of his sayings and dialogues compiled by disciples after his death.
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