1. Wrap up and application
Confucius: Review
Wrap up and application

2. Life and Times of Confucius
Lived from 551BCE-479BCE, known as Kung Fu-Tzu
According to legend, Confucius aspired to advise several rulers, but was unsuccessful and became a teacher and moral exemplar
Lived during the warring states period– period in Chinese history during which several states fought for control over what is now China
After his death, his teachings were spread by others
Mencius

3. What Did Confucius Believe?
Intro
Confucianism is rooted in the belief that familial relationships are the foundation for society.
The basis of the relationship between children and their parents is concept of filial piety
Children should demonstrate devotion and dedication to their parents in both thought and action– beginning in childhood and continuing throughout adulthood
Interactions within a family based on proper conventions and rituals (li) serves more than just creating harmony within the family.
Strong emphasis placed on the teaching children proper behavior to prepare them for life in a society that is based on hierarchy. Respect and education

4. What Did Confucius Believe?
Education
Confucius's teachings center on the importance of education in the formation of a person’s character.
Education is the most important part in the development of just leaders
Those shaped by education that stressed moral behavior and those mentored by benevolent individuals would be best suited to rule

5. What Did Confucius Believe?
Five Key Relationships:
Obedience and respect for superiors; elder family members, ancestors, or leaders
Correct behavior within relationships was necessary for ensuring harmonious interactions
Superior
Subordinate
Ruler
Ruled
Husband
Wife
Parent
Child
Elder brother
Younger brother
Friend

6. What Role Does Confucianism Play Today?
Confucius is one of the world’s most influential philosophers
Confucianism continues to influence large groups of people around the world
China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam
Real life examples:
The way children and teens defer to their elders and parents (filial piety)
The hierarchical structure within offices among employees of different ages and levels of experience
Expectations people place upon their government and its legitimacy

7. Important Texts
The ideas of Confucius may be found in the Analects of Confucius.
While not written by Confucius himself, the book is considered to be the foundation of Confucianism

8. The Analects: Reading and Analyzing
Analysis Model
Which of the five key relationships from the table is referenced in this passage?
Using your own words, restate in one or two sentences the lesson Confucius expresses in the passage
Give one contemporary example of the situation Confucius describes

9. Think, Pair, Share
“The Master said, "They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who delight in it."
Which of the five key relationships from the table is referenced in this passage?
Using your own words, restate in one or two sentences the lesson Confucius expresses in the passage
Give one contemporary example of the situation Confucius describes

10. Think, Pair, Share "Have no friends not equal to yourself.”
Which of the five key relationships from the table is referenced in this passage?
Using your own words, restate in one or two sentences the lesson Confucius expresses in the passage
Give one contemporary example of the situation Confucius describes

11. As a Group: Analyze the quote using the three steps
Look at the contemporary example and answer the question: what would Confucius say, and why?