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Yû Zo
A disciple whose sayings are recorded, noted for his emphasis on filial piety and the root of virtue.
minor
Also known as Yû Zo, Yû
First appearance: Book I: Hsio R
Yû Zo shows up with force in Book I: Hsio R. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Discusses filial piety and fraternal submission as the root of benevolent actions, and emphasizes the importance of natural ease regulated by propriety.
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In Book I: Hsio R: Discusses filial piety and fraternal submission as the root of benevolent actions, and emphasizes the importance of natural ease regulated by propriety. Later, in II: The philosopher Yû speaks on…
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when Confucius directly confronts Yû with a list of six virtues—benevolence, knowled…
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See Yû Zo in Book I: Hsio R