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What is Confucianism?

What is Confucianism?. Confucianism. Based on the teachings of Confucius, a Chinese philosopher. Born in 551 B.C. died in 479 B.C. Confucius was an exceptional student who later became a teacher and a government official. Confucianism.

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What is Confucianism?

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  1. What is Confucianism?

  2. Confucianism Based on the teachings of Confucius, a Chinese philosopher. • Born in 551 B.C. • died in 479 B.C. • Confucius was an exceptional student who later became a teacher and a government official.

  3. Confucianism • Concerned primarily with restoring social stability and order • Focus is on Peace & Harmony • Confucianism is a system of social and ethical philosophy… NOT A RELIGION

  4. The Analects of Confucius • The single most important Confucian book is called The Analects. • In Chinese, it means “conversation.” • Confucianism believes in Ren & Li. • Ren=Concern for Others • Li=Right Behavior

  5. **Confucianism is still practiced today in China**

  6. Islam.What is Islam??? • Islam is a religion that began in the Middle East. • It is based on the messages that Muhammad is believed to have received from God. • It is the main religion of Indonesia.

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