Who is the “Superior Man”? The Ideal of Junzi in The Analects of Confucius

Authors

Elijah Vincent, Georgia Southern University
Tyler Colopy, Georgia Southern University
Stephen Hall, Georgia Southern University

Abstract

One of the central concepts in The Analects is junzi or "superior man,” namely a person who possesses moral and ethical qualities such as wisdom, integrity, and courage. The essays in this group aim to explore the authentic meaning of junzi and its modern relevance.

First Page

96

Last Page

104

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Recommended Citation

Vincent, Elijah; Colopy, Tyler; and Hall, Stephen (2023) "Who is the “Superior Man”? The Ideal of Junzi in The Analects of Confucius," Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History: Vol. 13: Iss. 2, Article 8.
DOI: 10.20429/aujh.2023.130208
Available at: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/aujh/vol13/iss2/8