Genius Of The Ancient WorldS1 Ep2 - Confucius (551-479 Bc)

Confucius is considered the first Chinese thinker to take a systematic, philosophical approach to the social, political and moral challenges of his world. Born in a chaotic, violent age, he believed that harmony could be restored through the example of the sage rulers of history. He was a great innovator and a pioneer in education. He died without seeing his goal achieved. But eventually his philosophy became the bedrock of Chinese culture.

Genius Of The Ancient World was broadcast on SBS ONE at Thursday 23 November 2017, 05:30. This episode was initially placed on Friday 1 July 2016.