Philosophers from Lu (state)

Confucius (), born Kong Qiu, was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Much of the shared cultural heritage of the Sinosphere originates in the philosophy and teachings of Confucius. His philosophical teachings, called Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, and a ruler's responsibilities to lead by virtue.

Mencius (孟子, Mèngzǐ, ; ), born Meng Ke (), was a Chinese Confucian philosopher, often described as the Second Sage () to reflect his traditional esteem relative to Confucius himself. He was part of Confucius's fourth generation of disciples, inheriting his ideology and developing it further. Living during the Warring States period, he is said to have spent much of his life travelling around the states offering counsel to different rulers. Conversations with these rulers form the basis of the Mencius, which would later be canonised as a Confucian classic.

Mozi, personal name Mo Di,

Zeng Shen (505–435 BC), better known as Zengzi (Master Zeng), courtesy name Ziyu (), was a Chinese philosopher and disciple of Confucius. He later taught Zisi (Kong Ji), the grandson of Confucius, who was in turn the teacher of Mencius, thus beginning a line of transmitters of orthodox Confucian traditions. He is revered as one of the Four Sages of Confucianism.

Zisi (), born Kong Ji, was a Chinese philosopher and the grandson of Confucius.

Chinese philosopher (c. 521–481 BC)

Disciple of Confucius (542–480 BC)

Prominent disciple of Confucius (522–458 BC)

prominent disciple of Confucius (536–c.487 BC)

a prominent disciple of Confucius (born 544 BC)

Leading disciple of Confucius (born 522 BC)

Disciple of Confucius (born 522 BC)

5th century BC disciple of Confucius

Disciple of Confucius (born 521 BC)