The Analects of Confucius is considered the Chinese classic that can best represent Confucianism. The Chinese people cultivate their moral character and associate themselves with others according to the message of the book. There are very few Confucian studies on life education. Therefore, this study aims to explore the theoretical basis of life education with a special focus on the philosophy of life conveyed in the Analects of Confucius. Three themes are covered in this study: life and existence, life and socialization, and the ultimate concern and the reconciliation between God and man. The implications of these three themes in life education are the concern for the life and death, the wisdom of association with others, and the cultivation of personality and morality. It was found that the nature of this book is a reflection of daily life experiences. Many major ideas have been internalized and expressed in our behaviors and value systems. Therefore, we can foresee a big success in promoting life education in Taiwan if the philosophy of life in the Analects of Confucius is well propagated to the general public.