Confucius
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During the age of Chinese feudalism, when intrigue and vice were rampant, Confucius taught principles that embraced high ethical and moral standards. He urged the feudal leaders to live by those standards and serve as examples to their subjects. An aristocrat of the 6th century bc, Confucius was Chinas first great philosopher. His teachings about ethics and the role of individuals in society form the 12-volume Lunyu (The Analects). Respect for tradition and for elders underlies much of Confuc...

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Confucianism is one of the main philosophies of China, having left it's mark on it's whole bureaucracy and governmental structure. There is debate on whether it's a religion or a philosophy - but the question is really moot: Confucianism shapes life in China and Chinese communities and as such can't be escaped. Source for this image and most of the information on this page

Confucius
Confucius (551 - 479 BC) was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn Period in ancient China. His teachings (in the form of Confucianism) have deeply influenced East Asian life and thought. The main concerns of Confucius were how to live a virtuous life and achieve benevolence. He taught that we should love others, honor one's parents, do what is right (rather than which brings advantage or gain). He advocated respect of children for their elders and saw the family as a basis for an ...