Preface
Chronology
Chapter I. Confucius as a Historical Figure
Long, Long Ago, There Was a Time
A Man from a Humble Background
The Life Story Continues ...
The Second Epoch
New Challenges and the Third Epoch
Chapter II. Confucius as a Spiritual Leader
A Wooden Bell-Clapper
Humans are Part of Heaven
Mandate and Destiny
Immortality and the Meaning of Life
Inter-religiosity
Chapter III. Confucius as a Philosopher
One Cannot Be Fully a Human in Solitude
Born to Become a Human
What Makes A Vessel Sacred?
Naming Means Illuminating
Hit the Mark Constantly
Chapter IV. Confucius as a Political Reformer
Ideal Society-Harmony and Holism
Sageliness Within and Kingliness Without
Names and Rituals as Political Devices
The Freedom of Needing No Choice
Uprightness and Justice
Chapter V. Confucius as an Educator
The Kind of Education
Six Arts
Learning, Thinking, and Embodiment
Method of Education
Chapter VI. Confucius as a Person
The "ZENG Dian Spirit"
Elitist?
Sexist?
Honesty and Sincerity
After All, the Master Is a Human
Bibliography
Index of Quotes from the Analects
Index of Names and Subjects

Through a systematic introduction of Confucius as a historical figure, a spiritual leader, a philosopher, a political reformer, an educator, and a person, this book offers a comprehensive, lucid, and in-depth articulation of Confucius and his teachings for Western students.