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Confucius

Chinese philosopher (c. 551 – c. 479 BCE)

For other uses, see Confucius (disambiguation).

Confucius (孔子; pinyin: Kǒngzǐ; lit. 'Master Kong'; c. 551 – c. 479 BCE), born Kong Qiu (孔丘), was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Much of the shared cultural heritage of the Sinosphere originates in the philosophy and teachings of Confucius.[1] His philosophical teachings, called Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, and a ruler's responsibilities to lead by virtue.

Confucius considered himself a transmitter for the values of earlier periods which he claimed had been abandoned in his time. He advocated for filial piety, endorsing strong family loyalty, ancestor veneration, the respect of elders by their children and of husbands by their wives. Confucius recommended a robust family unit as the cornerstone for an ideal government. He championed the Silver Rule, or a ne

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Confucius: Great Teacher of China

Culture Notes PDF

Before approaching Confucius and Confucianism there are some very important points to bear in mind:

  1. The relevance of Confucius in cultural terms is comparable to that of Jesus of Nazareth, the Buddha and Muhammed. Trying to understand the East Asian world without any knowledge of Confucianism would be akin to trying to understand the Western world without any knowledge of Christianity.
  2. Dependable historical data on Confucius’s life story is utterly scarce. What we have received is a life story rich in legendary elements.
  3. A strand of Confucianism was adopted as the official ideology of the Chinese empire in the Western Han dynasty and, generally, maintained this position until the advent of the Republican period in 1912. Much of what is now understood as Confucianism actually is the orthodoxy that developed throughout these twenty-three centuries. Both the narrative of Confucius’s life story and his teachings are deeply colored by this role as official ideology. A case in point is the depiction of Confucianism as supporting
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    Confucius, a revered philosopher whose teachings have profoundly shaped the cultural and ethical foundations of East Asia, remains a compelling figure even thousands of years after his time. Confucius emerged as a beacon of wisdom and moral guidance during a tumultuous time in Chinese history. His philosophy, centered on the core principles of righteousness, proper social relationships, and ethical integrity, sought to establish a harmonious society built on virtue and respect. As we delve deeper into his life and legacy, we begin to unravel the timeless insights that have made Confucianism an enduring philosophy, continuing to influence not only Asian societies but also resonating with global audiences in our contemporary world.

    The Man behind the Legend

    Confucius’ political career began in his hometown of Lu, where he was appointed to the minor position of governor of a town. His dedication and vision of a just and harmonious society, underpinned by virtue and propriety, led him to eventually rise to the position of Minister of Crime in Lu. Confucius believed that societ

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