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1 Confucius

2 Confucius Born in 551 B.C. died in 479 B.C.

3 Confucianism Concerned primarily with restoring social stability and order What is the basis of a stable, unified, and enduring social order? a system of social and ethical philosophy “only when character is cultivated are our families regulated; only when families are regulated are states well governed.”

4 Confucianism li ren rituals, norms, institutions, or mores
the outer, conforming aspect of Confucianism ren humaneness, love, kindness, benevolence, or virtue the inner, reforming aspect of Confucianism

5 Li Rites, ceremonies, proper behavior, and good manner
performed in good faith, with everyone keeping to his or her proper role universal harmony no need for physical sanctions, laws, or punishment

6 Ren Relationship between "two persons”
extension of filial piety to all human beings each role in the hierarchy of social relations had clearly defined duties reciprocity or mutual responsibility

7 Five relationships father-child ruler-subject husband-wife
elder brother-younger brother friend-friend

8 Confucianism Persecuted in Qin Dynasty promoted by later rulers
221 B.C B.C. promoted by later rulers

9 Confucianism reinforced by the civil examination system
“keju”: civil examination from 605 to 1905


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