Introduction. This article makes an attempt to analyze patriotism as an ethical and social phenomenon. The subject of the study is the content of the ancient philosophical treatise Kunzi Jia Yu (Speeches of the School of Confucius), which is attributed as a Confucian text. Theoretical analysis. The basis for the development of patriotism in Kunzi Jia Yu is the Confucian virtues: filial piety, love for mankind, devotion, etc.
