Confucianism, also known as Ruism, is described as tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or simply a way of life. source
Confucianism, also known as Ruism, is described as tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or simply a way of life.
A Confucian revival began during the Tang dynasty of 618-907. source
A Confucian revival began during the Tang dynasty of 618-907.
In the late Tang, Confucianism developed in response to Buddhism and Taoism and was reformulated as Neo-Confucianism. source
In the late Tang, Confucianism developed in response to Buddhism and Taoism and was reformulated as Neo-Confucianism.
The abolition of the examination system in 1905 marked the end of official Confucianism. source
The abolition of the examination system in 1905 marked the end of official Confucianism.
The New Culture intellectuals of the early twentieth century blamed Confucianism for China's weaknesses. source
The New Culture intellectuals of the early twentieth century blamed Confucianism for China's weaknesses.
In the late twentieth century Confucian work ethic has been credited with the rise of the East Asian economy. source
In the late twentieth century Confucian work ethic has been credited with the rise of the East Asian economy.
Confucianism focuses on the practical order that is given by a this-worldly awareness of the Tiān. source
Confucianism focuses on the practical order that is given by a this-worldly awareness of the Tiān.
Confucian thought focuses on the cultivation of virtue and maintenance of ethics. source
Confucian thought focuses on the cultivation of virtue and maintenance of ethics.
Some of the basic Confucian ethical concepts and practices include rén, yì, and lǐ, and zhì. source
Some of the basic Confucian ethical concepts and practices include rén, yì, and lǐ, and zhì.
Confucianism holds one in contempt, either passively or actively, for failure to uphold the cardinal moral values of rén and yì. source
Confucianism holds one in contempt, either passively or actively, for failure to uphold the cardinal moral values of rén and yì.
In the 20th century Confucianism's influence diminished greatly. source
In the 20th century Confucianism's influence diminished greatly.
Strictly speaking, there is no term in Chinese which directly corresponds to "Confucianism". source
Strictly speaking, there is no term in Chinese which directly corresponds to "Confucianism".
Confucius used the term in a religious way. He wrote in the Analects (7.23) that Tian gave him life, and that Tian watched and judged. (6.28; 9.12). source
Confucius used the term in a religious way. He wrote in the Analects (7.23) that Tian gave him life, and that Tian watched and judged. (6.28; 9.12).
In Confucian philosophy, filial piety (Chinese: 孝, xiào) is a virtue of respect for one's parents and ancestors. source
In Confucian philosophy, filial piety (Chinese: 孝, xiào) is a virtue of respect for one's parents and ancestors.
In Confucianism, the sage or wise is the ideal personality; however, it is very hard to become one of them. source
In Confucianism, the sage or wise is the ideal personality; however, it is very hard to become one of them.