EASTERN PHILOSOPHY - Confucius

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• Who was Confucius and what were his teachings?

  Confucius, a Chinese philosopher born in 551 BC, emphasized rituals, filial piety, obedience to honorable people, and the importance of cultivated knowledge over creativity. His teachings, compiled into the "Analects," included the Golden Rule and stressed the significance of ceremonies, reverence towards parents, and the cultivation of virtues like benevolence and wisdom.

• What government roles did Confucius serve in?

  Confucius served in various government roles but left after a disagreement with Duke Ding over the duke's improper behavior. Despite this, his teachings continued to influence Eastern political ideas and serve as a corrective to contemporary excesses.

• How do Confucius' teachings influence the modern world?

  Despite the modern world's departure from Confucian values, his teachings continue to influence Eastern political ideas and serve as a corrective to contemporary excesses. Confucius stressed the significance of ceremonies, reverence towards parents, obedience to honorable individuals, and the cultivation of virtues like benevolence and wisdom.

• What are the key principles of Confucianism?

  The key principles of Confucianism include the Golden Rule, emphasis on rituals, filial piety, obedience to honorable people, and the importance of cultivated knowledge over creativity. These principles were compiled into the "Analects" by Confucius.

• How did Confucius impact Eastern political ideas?

  Confucius' teachings, despite the modern world's departure from his values, continue to influence Eastern political ideas. His emphasis on ceremonies, reverence towards parents, obedience to honorable individuals, and the cultivation of virtues like benevolence and wisdom have left a lasting impact on political thought in the East.