Confucianism
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Confucianism was founded in the 6th to 5th century BC and has around 5-6 million followers today. Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher who lived from 551-479 BC in Zou, Lu state. He was born into the class between the aristocracy and common people. The main ideas of Confucianism are developing goodness through excellent character and ritual norms, along with loyalty, generosity, respect for elders, and believing Heaven is a positive personal force. In ancient China, Confucius' ideas were used as a philosophy and guide for morality and good government.
Confucianism
- 1. Confucianism By Kai and Kelsi
- 2. Confucianism Confucianism was founded in the 6th to 5th century BC. It has 5-6 million followers.
- 3. Confucius Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician and philosopher. He lived from 551-479 BC. He was born in Zou, Lu state. He was born into the class of Shi, between the aristocracy and the common people.
- 4. Philosophy The main idea of Confucianism is ren, (goodness), having excellent character within li, (ritual norms) Zhong (loyalty to ones true nature) Shu (Generosity) Xiao ( Respect for elders) Confucius thought of Heaven (Tian) as a positive and personal force
- 5. In Ancient China The country used his ideas as a philosophy and a guide to morality and good government. Filial Piety Considered among the greatest virtues and must be shown towards the living and dead. It can be described as the respect and obedience that a child shows their father.
- 6. Quotes You may not deceive him, but you may stand up to him. The Master, to Zilu when he asked how to serve a ruler. Sir, in conducting your government, why use killing? Confucius