The political morality taught by Confucius and his disciples, which forms the basis of the Chinese jurisprudence and education. It can hardly be called a religion, as it does not inculcate the worship of any god.
A social philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius (c. 551-479 B.C.) and his disciples and interpreters. Confucianism stresses hierarchy and harmony in human rela-tions, deference to one's superiors, benevolence to one's inferi-ors, and the primacy of the group (family, state, and society) over the individual. Confucianism, which still exerts a strong influence on the cultures of East Asia, was the core of the ideol-ogy that legitimized imperial China's autocratic political order and its patriarchal and highly stratified society.
A religion based on the teachings of Confucius which seeks to delineate the nature of a life-worth-living. It emphasizes the importance of human relationships, those within the family, between friends, and those between governments and their citizens. Confucius' ideas set out the desired ethical character of human beings and how that person relates to others. Confucianism had very powerful, widespread and long-lived influence in China, forming the basis for government service and public relationships for over two millenia, weakening only in the twentieth century.
A philosophy that emerged in China during the fifth century BCE, advocating social harmony and rule by enlightened, educated men. Confucius (the Latinized version of Kong fuzi) was born in Shangdong province. An adviser and teacher, he established the philosophy of social harmony through a system of relationships. Children must honor their parents; the younger brother pays respect to the older brother; and everyone venerates the ruler. His ethical concepts were expressed in teachings that were collected by his students into the text The Analects. Confucius believed that rulers and men at the court should be individuals of integrity and intellect, studying history, poetry, and music.
the teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity; high value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors); peace; justice; influenced the traditional culture of China
a philosophical practice based on the teachings of Confucius (c. 550–478 B.C.), a Chinese scholar and teacher. Confucianism offered a model of government that emphasized a ruler's moral qualities, such as the correct and harmonious fulfillment of his family relations. The relationship of father and son provided the model for all relationships, including that between the ruler and his ministers. Later Confucianism of the Song dynasty (called Neo-Confucianism by Western scholars) added a cosmological dimension that drew on the principles of Taoism and Buddhism.
A philosophy of life developed by Confucius. It stressed the proper relationships in society, such as father/son and subject/ruler.
A philosophy that has influenced Chinese and East Asian culture for over two thousand years. It has evolved to include many characteristics of a religion and spiritual tradition. Its core texts include The Analects ( Lunyu). Based on the writings of Confucius (Kongzi, 551-479 B.C.E.), Confucianism asserts that humans can improve and even perfect themselves through education and moral reform. Confucianism has remained the center of several philosophical and political debates, including anti-traditionalism in Meiji Japan and early twentieth-century China as well as neo-Confucianism.
Philosophy of China based on teaching of Confucius, with focus on relationship of man and society, family and morals.
A philosophical tradition that began with Confucius in the sixth century B.C. and continues to the present day; Confucianism is a practical philosophy that hopes to establish a better world order by means of the moral perfection of the individual.
Philosophy school that origin by Confucius and it stress on the Li (A standard behavior a human should follow).
The philosophical tradition in China and East Asia based on the ethical teachings of Confucius (551 - 479 B.C.E.).
System of ethics based on the teachings of Kongfuzi (tr. 551‑479 s.c.), who held that man would be in harmony with the universe if he behaved with righteousness and restraint, and adhered properly to specific social roles. With its emphasis on the study of the Classics, the worship of ancestors, and the submission to authority, Confucianism formed the dominant ethic of Chinese social units from the imperial government to the peasant family.
kun-few-she-en-izm A philosophical system founded on the teachings of the Chinese sage Confucius.
Confucianism ( [ ], literally "The School of the Scholars"; or å”æ•™ KÅng jià o, "The Teachings of Confucius") is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system originally developed from the teachings of the early Chinese sage Confucius. It is a complex system of moral, social, political, and religious thought which has had tremendous influence on the history of Chinese civilization up to the 21st century. Some people in the West have considered it to have been the "state religion" of imperial China because of the Chinese government's promotion of Confucianist values.
