1、ConfuciusThe Analects Wisdom of Life from ConfuciusChapter FourConfucius Learning Course4.1 His Mother Cultivated His Learning Interest4.2 Far-reaching Impacted of His Study Visit to Luoyi4.3 Constantly Summing up Learning Theories and Methods4.1 His Mother Cultivated His Learning InterestShuliang H
2、eConfucius FatherA WarriorYan ZhengzaiConfucius MotherDecline AristocracyWhen he was young, his father passed away， Confucius grew up in a single-parent family. He lived with his mother in poverty.His Mothers CultivationThe Capital ZouyiYans hometownWe can imagine that Confuciuss first teacher was s
3、ure to be his mother.The capital of the Lu State,which was the center of politics, economy and culture, a place where all the conditions were much better with abundant ancient books and records as well as famous masters. This, provided Confucius, with a cultural atmosphere that would exert a subtle
4、influence for his future growth.Stimulated Her Sons Interest In The Ritual Culture Through GamesWhat did Confucius play with in his childhood？“Zu” was a chopping block where people cut meat or vegetables on.“Dou” was a kind of vessel for containing food.Stimulated Her Sons Interest In The Ritual Cul
5、ture Through GamesWhat did Confucius play with in his childhood？When Confucius was around 6 or 7 years old，Mother Yan intentionally moved house somewhere near the Zhou Gong Temple.Confucius and his friends often played in the Zhou Gong Temple for fun.Because Confucius witnessed the solemn occasion o
6、f sacrifice, he developed a strong interest in the ritual culture.According to the Records of The Grand Historian， The Hereditary House of Confucius, Yan Zhengzaiwould take the young Confucius to watch whenever a sacrifice was held. Confucius at that time, would have watched the sacred sacrificial c
7、eremony with his eyes wide open.He must have wondered，1.“ What were these adults doing?”2. “ Why were they doing this?”3. “ Why were they so solemn?”ConfuciusFor Confucius,he had a strong interest in learning, which was an important way to become the sage.He kept learning throughout his life and never felt tired,guiding more people to changethe world through knowledge.Thank you！
