This article analyzes the Confucian educational concept contained in the treatise “Kong-zi jia yu” (“Speeches of the School of Confucius”). The relevance of the research topic is determined by the undying interest in the pedagogical heritage of Confucius. The Confucian educational tradition had a profound influence on the ancient Chinese educational system, and also served as an important source of inspiration for the educational concepts of subsequent generations. Through his life experience and pedagogical practice, Confucius showed the world the power and value of learning and encouraged people to change themselves and influence the world through learning. In none of the philosophical schools of antiquity was the status of an educated person and education as high as in Confucianism. Education is understood as a process of assimilation of moral laws and social norms, textually enshrined in ancient canonical monuments created by the wise men of antiquity. Through learning, an individual not only receives, comprehends and accumulates knowledge, but also goes towards the goal of personal self-improvement, which is the main goal of the educational process. The Confucian tradition gave the highest status to the reform of man through education. The object of pedagogical activity was the “six arts” and “six canons”. What is important is not so much the acquired practical skills, but to a greater extent the moral qualities that they develop. The Confucian educational concept was aimed at educating critically thinking and creative individuals who could transform the Celestial Empire and reform the social structure. Educational thought is closely connected with ethical norms and is subordinated to them. In this regard, a noble man in Confucianism is a morally complete and versatile person with a breadth of knowledge and erudition.
pedagogical concept; ethics; Kong-zi jia yu; Confucianism; education.