Some of this man's work was expanded by his more pessimistic follower, Xun Zi.
This man's views on the connection between things and their name is known as his theory of zhengming. This man's social philosophy centered on the concept of ren, or love, and his political philosophy stressed a conception of virtue known as de. Some of this man's work was expanded by his more pessimistic follower, Xun Zi. This man taught the "five excellent practices" which are important to good governance, and his views on education encouraged teaching the "six arts". He served as a minister to the ruler of Lu, and his school of thought is known as Ru, whose texts include the Book of Odes. For ten points, name this man whose work is collected in the Analects, the teacher of Mencius and namesake of the most successful Chinese school of thought.
This man's views on the connection between things and their name is known as his theory of zhengming.
{Confucius} [accept: {Kung fu tzu}; {Master Kung}]