1、ConfuciusThe Analects Wisdom of Life from ConfuciusChapter FourConfucius Learning Course4.1 His Mother Cultivated His Learning Interest4.2 Far-reaching Impacts of His Study Visit to Luoyi4.3 Constantly Summing up Learning Theories and MethodsThese two jobs madeConfucius experience thepeoples livelih
2、ood andconditions at an early age，which helped him knowthe hardship of life， andbe determined to studyhard.Prerequisites For His Study Visit4.2Far-reaching Impacts of His Study Visit to LuoyiOvercoming all kinds of difficulties, Confucius managed to learn and master the “Liu yi” , which referred to
3、the six arts, including: rites, music, archery, chariot-driving, calligraphy and mathematics.Because of his poor family，Confucius worked as “Weili”，whose duty was keeping thegrain warehouse. He alsoserved as “Chengtian”, anofficer managing livestockincluding cattle, sheep andso on.The three key figu
4、res who contributed to this study visitNangongJingshuMeng Yiziasked Confucius to visit Luoyi, the capital of the Zhou Dynasty to investigate its rites and music.According to The Family Sayings of Confucius:In this period， Confucius went to Luoyi to inquire the rites of Lao Tzu，and visited the Imperi
5、al Ancestral Temple, and participated in a lot of activities such as visiting, studying, reading and academic discussions.With the help of Lao Tzu, Confucius finished reading all the books stored by the King of Zhou Dynasty and carried out careful study and thinking.Confucius Learned Music Theory Fr
6、om Chang HongANSWERShao music refers to the music reflecting peace and harmony of the world united by the saint monarch Shun the Great.It is the melody of elegance and grace.While, Wu music was born when the King Wu of Zhou Dynasty united the whole world, which sounds strong and energetic. In terms
7、of music styles, they are different, but they both sound beautiful.ANSWERShao music focuses more on etiquette, rites and music, while Wu music pays more attention to the governing in chaos. This is the basic difference between them.Shao music and Wu music are both very elegant, what are the differen
8、ces between them?QUESTION1Are there any differences in the contents between them?QUESTION2In this way, Wu music is beautiful but not perfect,while Shao music is perfect!These reflected the entire epic process of Zhou peoplefrom conquering the world by military force,to governing the world by rites and music .It could be called as the national music of the clan of Chou.Wishing Confucius to be more modest and prudent.You ought to cast away your arrogance, endless desire, affectation and excessive ambitions.Thank you！
