Confucianism



Confucianism- is one of the main 'belief systems' in China (did not spread much). Its founder, Confucius (Kung Fuzi), lived during the Zhou Dynasty. During his early life he pursued the life of a government official but failed, starting his life as a teacher. His teachings were recorded in the Analects, recorded conversations with The Master (Confucius) and his students. The basic teachings stressed education (ironic being that Confucius was a teacher), respect for ones elders, benevolence, and the Golden rule was 'do not treat others the way you would not want to be treated". Confucianism stressed political policies, one of which being rule through example. Confucianism served as the back bone of the Han bureaucracy and served as one of the main ethic systems of China.

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Created by: Benjamin Ellison September 22 Edited by: Anna Mack on September 22, 2008 Edited by Clare Wolf 9/23/08