Confucianism

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Confucianism

Confucianism
Oct 21, 1999

     Confucianism is a system of thought based on the teachings of  a Chinese man
named Kung Fuzi. Which is latinaized as  Confucius, he lived from 551 to 479 b.c.e.
Confucius claimed that he was not original and neither were his teachings, but believed
himself to be a �creative transmitter of wisdom from the past�. He created a moral code
on based on ethics, humanity and love. Confucius  philosophies emphasize the ideals of
order and harmony. With the idea that people should live in harmony both with each other
and with nature. To achieve this, Confucius created a system of  human relationships and
good government. Government to Confucius was the highest profession. He believed that
if one had a good government everyone would be happy.  In addition, Confucius esteemed
education in high regards believing that through it, one could reach the high standard of a
gentleman..
     For a religion Confucianism is very different from any other. Due to the fact that
the Chinese see religion as a form of education. The purpose of Confucianism was mainly
to instill moral values in a person. There is no organized church or structure, no priests, no
sects, and no creed for any follow. There is no worshipping or personal relationship with
god but did recognize heaven as a force of human concern. Confucius did believe that men
should direct their own destiny. Confucius taught that harmony begins in the family, which
was a  minuet of society. In which the man of the house was like the emperor or Priest.
Confucius believed in a male dominated society were only males could lead the
government service.  Confucius believe in ancestor devotion. The Ancestor�s names are
usually kept in shrines. The duty of the father was to make sacrifices and to report any
family concerns to these shrines.
     Confucius emphasized five virtues, which are the the ideals of Confucianism. The
Confucian virtues are something that should reflect sincerity and inner spirit....

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