Confucianism, the ideology and way of life propagated by Confucius in the 5th Century BCE, has provided the substance of learning, a well-defined source of social values, and created social code and mores for the Chinese people. Indeed, even in the decades under communist leadership leading up to the present, Confucianism has provided order in […]
Confucianism is a set of moral principles. It is a hierarchical philosophy. The fundamentals of Confucianism state, in its most basic form, that there is a necessity of correct behavior and loyalty and obedience are of the utmost importance. Because Confucianism has had such an impact on the livelihood of many in South East Asia, […]
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Get startedConfucianism is known as the way of life brought by Confucius throughout the 6th-5th century BCE. The chinese people believed to follow them for a period of a thousand of years. This substance of learning, social codes and sources of value influenced extended countries like Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. Confucianism in Chinese Western term is […]
Introduction to Confucianism Confucianism is a mainly Chinese tradition or way of life propagated by Confucius during the 4th-5th century BCE. Throughout the history of the Chinese lineages, Confucianism changed and adapted itself to new social and political demands. Although transformed over time, it is the teachings of Confucius is still the foundation of learning, […]
Confucius was a prominent person to whom Chinese regarded as an educator, editor, elected official, and theorist. There were many teachers at those moments, but he was always at the top (Confucianism 154). He was devoted to emphasizing on personal along with legislative morality, the rightness of community relationships, integrity and honesty. The followers were […]
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest(Confucius). Confucius was born in 551 B.C in Lu, China. He was a Chinese philosopher that taught through the 3 core values of Confucius. He believed in finding harmony. […]
Confucianism is evidently the most logical philosophy to be used as the official belief system of the State, as it is superior to other systems and would cause the government to function well. Confucianism is a belief system revolving around the ideas of Confucius, an extremely influential ancient Chinese teacher, editor, philosopher, and politician who […]
Within the realm of Eastern ethical philosophy, the various schools that emerged later from the overarching traditions sought to answer the question who I ought to be? through expanding upon the ancient texts and key figures. In this paper, we seek to examine the question stated above through the lenses of Confucianism and Hinduism, notably […]
A philosopher, political figure, teacher, and forefather of the Ru School of Chinese thought, Confucius, also named Master Kong, was a fifth-century BCE Chinese thinker who influenced all of East Asia as becoming a culturally symbolic figure. Born in the city of Lu, present-day Qufu, in 551 BCE-479 BCE, Confucius was raised by a single […]
In period one (10,000 BCE – 600 CE), the belief systems of Confucianism and Legalism spread throughout the Middle East/Asia. As these systems grew and developed, they began to affect the way political structures were run and the way the society worked and operated. These systems were essential to history during this time. Legalism had […]
Confucius was generally referred to as China’s first teacher, who made the standards and values to the Confucianism. During 500 B.C. this great philosopher created the cultural foundation of China. He was also a teacher and attracted lots of student followers. His way of teaching was orally but after he died his students began to […]
