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Confucianism

Confucianism. Confucianism originated in China, but its influence spread to Korea & Japan over the centuries. Confucius. Confucius was born in 551 b.c. Wanted to become an advisor to a local ruler Unable to find a permanent government position he turned to teaching Attracted many students.

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Confucianism

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  1. Confucianism

  2. Confucianism originated in China, but its influence spread to Korea & Japan over the centuries.

  3. Confucius • Confucius was born in 551 b.c. • Wanted to become an advisor to a local ruler • Unable to find a permanent government position he turned to teaching • Attracted many students

  4. Confucius

  5. Confucianism • Never wrote down his ideas • After his death his students collected many of his sayings in the Analects • Took little interest in religious matters • Developed a philosophy (a system of ideas) • Concerned with worldly goals 3 • Great importance on traditional values (obedience, order, and family)

  6. Confucianism • He taught that harmony resulted when people accepted their place in society • 5 key relationships: • Father to son • Elder brother to younger brother • Husband to wife • Ruler to subject • Friend to friend

  7. Mandate of Heaven • If the ruler benefits his people and provides them with food and protection then the people will obey their ruler. • The ruler will then continue to hold the Mandate of Heaven (the right to rule) • Close to a third of the world’s population came under the influence of these ideas.

  8. Confucian Temple

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