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   Con·fu·cian·ism

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   • 1. a system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius and developed by Mencius.

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   When did Confucianism start?

   • Confucianism, the way of life propagated by Confucius in the 6th–5th century bce and followed by the Chinese people for more than two millennia. Although transformed over time, it is still the substance of learning, the source of values, and the social code of the Chinese.

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   What does 'Confucianism' mean in Chinese?

   • Strictly speaking, there is no term in Chinese which directly corresponds to "Confucianism". The closest catch-all term for things related to Confucianism is the word ru ( 儒; rú ). Its literal meanings in modern Chinese include 'scholar', 'learned', or 'refined man'.

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   Why is Confucianism important?

   • Confucianism is a philosophy and belief system from ancient China, which laid the foundation for much of Chinese culture. Confucius was a philosopher and teacher who lived from 551 to 479 B.C.E. His thoughts on ethics, good behavior, and moral character were written down by his disciples in several books, the most important being the Lunyu.

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   What is the main idea of Confucianism?

   • The main idea of Confucianism is the importance of having a good moral character, which can then affect the world around that person through the idea of “cosmic harmony.” If the emperor has moral perfection, his rule will be peaceful and benevolent. Natural disasters and conflict are the result of straying from the ancient teachings.

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   May 9, 2024 · Confucianism, a Western term that has no counterpart in Chinese, is a worldview, a social ethic, a political ideology, a scholarly tradition, and a way of life. Sometimes viewed as a philosophy and sometimes as a religion , Confucianism may be understood as an all-encompassing way of thinking and living that entails ancestor reverence and a ...

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   Confucianism, also known as Ruism or Ru classicism, 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.

   • Chinese: 儒家, 儒, 儒教
   • Literal meaning: "ru school of thought"

   • Chữ Hán: 儒教
   • Vietnamese alphabet: Nho giáo

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   Mar 6, 2024 · Confucianism is an ancient Chinese belief system that focuses on ethics, morality, and human-centered virtues. It is based on the teachings of Confucius and his disciples, and it has influenced Chinese culture and society for over 2,500 years.

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   Jul 7, 2020 · Confucianism is a philosophy developed in 6th-century BCE China, which is considered by some a secular-humanist belief system, by some a religion, and by others a social code. The broad range of subjects touched on by Confucianism lends itself to all three of these interpretations depending on which aspects one focuses on.

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   Mar 31, 2020 · Confucius. First published Tue Mar 31, 2020; substantive revision Thu May 2, 2024. At different times in Chinese history, Confucius (trad. 551–479 BCE) has been portrayed as a teacher, advisor, editor, philosopher, reformer, and prophet. The name Confucius, a Latinized combination of the surname Kong 孔 with an honorific suffix “Master ...

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   Mar 9, 2017 · Confucianism is a system of ethics based on the teachings of the Chinese philosopher K’ung Fu-tzu (Confucius) in sixth century BC. It emphasises correct behaviour, loyalty and obedience to hierarchy, and influenced the Chinese imperial exam system and Vietnamese culture.