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The Wisdom of Confucius: Philosophy and Influence in China

Explore the life of Confucius, his teachings on social order, government, and filial piety, as well as the enduring impact of Confucianism in China and beyond. Discover how his ideas shaped societies and governance for centuries.

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The Wisdom of Confucius: Philosophy and Influence in China

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  1. Confucianism

  2. Philosophy and Religion in China The Wisdom of Confucius • Born in 551 B.C. to a noble, but poor family • Became a great teacher / philosopher • More interested in social order and good gov’t than in religion • Students wrote his sayings in the Analects.

  3. Five Relationships: • Harmony results when people accept their place in society • Filial piety (respect for parents) was above all others • Gov’t had resp to provide good gov’t • Leaders would be educated • After his death, even Chinese rulers relied on Confucian ideas • Korea, Japan, & Vietnam also accepted his beliefs (almost 1/3 world’s pop)

  4. Geomancy/FengShiu A fengshui spiral in Chinatown. Los Angeles, CA, USA.

  5. Columbarium

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