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Understanding Confucianism

Understanding Confucianism. Basics of Confucianism. Ethical and philosophical system (often used as a moral standard) Originated from Confucius Influential in China, 6 million people follow it Symbols. Who was Confucius?. 5 th – 6 th century B.C. Teach, politician, philosopher

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Understanding Confucianism

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  1. Understanding Confucianism

  2. Basics of Confucianism • Ethical and philosophical system (often used as a moral standard) • Originated from Confucius • Influential in China, 6 million people follow it • Symbols

  3. Who was Confucius? • 5th – 6th century B.C. • Teach, politician, philosopher • Developed political and educational system

  4. Core Belief/Philosophy Human beings are intrinsically good– teachable, perfectible. Goal – to achieve the five virtues, and acquire wisdom. Everyone has duties toward different people. If they are carried out, then the society would be stable and harmonious. Doesn’t focus on the afterlife, while not denying there is heaven.

  5. Confucius Says… "If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?" "If we don't know life, how can we know death?“

  6. Practices/Rituals • Ancestral worship to pay respect • Rituals for four life passages Birth, Maturity, Marriage, Death

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