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Apr 23, 2024 · Confucius (born 551, Qufu, state of Lu [now in Shandong province, China]—died 479 bce, Lu) was China’s most famous teacher, philosopher, and political theorist, whose ideas have profoundly influenced the civilizations of China and other East Asian countries.
Nov 29, 2012 · Confucius (Kongzi) was a 6th century BCE Chinese philosopher. His thoughts, expressed in the philosophy of Confucianism, have influenced Chinese culture right up to the present day. Confucius is a larger than life figure and it is difficult to separate reality from myth. Considered the first teacher, his teachings are expressed in short phrases ...
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- The 6th century BCE Chinese philosopher Confucius is best known for expressing his ideas in often ambiguous short phrases. Confucius believed in th...
- The four beliefs of Confucianism are: benevolence (jen), righteousness (i), observance of rites (li), and moral wisdom (te). A fifth was later adde...
- Confucianism was important for Chinese rulers because Confucius believed rulers and teachers were important role models for society. Rulers must be...
May 9, 2024 · Confucianism, the way of life propagated by Confucius (6th–5th century BCE) and followed by the Chinese people for more than two millennia. Still the substance of learning, the source of values, and the social code of the Chinese, it has also influenced other countries, particularly Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.
The history of China spans several millennia across a wide geographical area. Each region now considered part of the Chinese world has experienced periods of unity, fracture, prosperity, and strife. Chinese civilization first emerged in the Yellow River valley, which along with the Yangtze basin constitutes the geographic core of the Chinese ...
Gates of the wenmiao of Datong, Shanxi. Confucianism, also known as Ruism or Ru classicism, [1] is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China, and is variously described as a tradition, philosophy ( humanistic or rationalistic ), religion, theory of government, or way of life. [2]
Mar 26, 2019 · Confucius believed that all people–and the society they live in—benefit from a lifetime of learning and a moral outlook. Confucius was a Chinese philosopher, politician, and teacher whose ...
Imperial Colleges. Emperor Wu (156-87 BC) of the Western Han dynasty (206 BC-9 AD) established government-sponsored imperial colleges, and teachers were selected from among learned and accomplished officials, who were called boshi (present-day doctors).
