Confucius

Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Appears On

The Daily Stoic Boring History For Sleep | Gentle Storytelling And Ambient Sounds (Official)Empire: World History This Podcast Will Kill You Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Episode Appearances

The Daily Stoic · May 17, 2026

How To Think Better in the Age of AI (From the Stoics)

“Example of context-dependent wisdom; gave different advice to different students based on their temperament”

Critical thinking in the age of AIFirst principles thinking methodologyIntellectual humility and ego management

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Boring History For Sleep | Gentle Storytelling And Ambient Sounds (Official) · May 12, 2026

What Blacksmith Life in Ancient Japan Looked Like | Boring History

“Referenced for his philosophical views on dining etiquette and the belief that how one eats reveals one's character”

Ancient Japanese blacksmithing techniques and apprenticeship systemsHistory of artificial lighting from fire to gas to electricityMichelangelo's artistic development and major works (David, Sistine Chapel)

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Empire: World History · Mar 3, 2026

338.Chairman Mao: Birth of A Dictator (Ep 1)

“Ancient Chinese philosopher; his examination system dominated Chinese bureaucracy for 1,000 years until 1905 abolition”

Mao Zedong's early life and family backgroundChinese imperial collapse and the 1911 RevolutionQing Dynasty decline and unequal treaties

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This Podcast Will Kill You · Dec 16, 2025

Ep 196 Health Myths: Fact or fiction?

“Ancient Chinese philosopher who recommended consuming ginger with every meal for digestive health in 6th century BCE”

Health Myths and Old Wives' TalesWet Hair and Cold Weather IllnessBeta-Carotene and Night Vision

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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Jun 23, 2025

319 | Bryan Van Norden on Philosophy From the Rest of the World

“Foundational Chinese philosopher whose Analects employ aphoristic structure similar to Wittgenstein”

Non-Western Philosophy Curriculum IntegrationChinese Philosophy and ConfucianismIndian Philosophy and Buddhism

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