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A BRIEF STUDY OF CONFUCIANISM
Course Code: ENG 408
Course title: Eastern Thought
Submitted by:
Nahyan Anwari ID no: 15116017
Faysal Ahmed ID no: 15116016
Fourth Year, Second Semester

Department of English
University of Asia Pacific
Submitted to:
Ms. Niger Afroz Islam
Lecturer
Department of English
University of Asia Pacific
Outline
• Introduction
• Confucius
• Confucianism
• Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
Most Chinese religions:
• Focus on the role of ancestors and
the need to respect their role
• Also include the idea that spirits
inhabit all things and carry a cosmic
energy
• No strict dichotomies between good
and bad , right and wrong.
CONFUCIUS
Introduction
 Born - 551 BC Zou, Lu
state
 Died - 479 BC (aged 71–
72), Lu State
 Nationality - Chinese
 Era - Ancient philosophy
 Region - Chinese
philosophy
 School - Founder of
Confucianism
 Main interests - Moral
philosophy, Social
Who is Confucius ?
 The most important philosopher
in early Chinese history.
 Confucius never wrote his

ideas.
 After his death, his students

collected his sayings in
The Analects.
 His ideas did spread to many

parts of the world.
Life Details
 Marriedhad
Family around
been19-20;
prominent
2 children.
in previous
Unhappy
generations,
marriage.but lost stature
as political climate changed
 Mother dies when he is 23. Goes into mourning for 2-3 years. Live
 Father
d as anwas
ascetic
a soldier.
during Died
this time
whenandCh’iu
studied
was 3. rituals. Came back as a
teacher.
 Ch’iu wanted to be a scholar, but had to work to support the family
 overseeing
Not an innovative
granaries
thinker.
and livestock
More back
and,tointhe
some
traditional
later times,
waysheor wor
the
ked as a tax collector
Tao.
On Himself
 “I am a transmitter and not a creator. I b
elieve in and have a passion for the ancien
ts.”
His Philosophy
• Confucius did not teach people about religion.
• Instead, he taught people how to be good citizens.

• Confucius thought it was important for people to live in
harmony with each other.
• The most important duty was filial piety. (Filial Piety

means respect for your parents)
• Confucius also stressed the importance of: honesty -
hard work - concern for others.
• His teachings known an Confucianism contain moral
messages.
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CONFUCIANISM
What is Confucianism?
• Religion of optimistic humanism.
• Worldview on politics, education and ethics taught by Confu

cius and his followers in the fifth and sixth centuries B.C.
• Deals primarily with moral conduct and ethical living and is

often categorized as an ethical system, rather than a religio
n.
Continued…
• Has had a monumental impact upon the lif

e, social structure, and political philosophy
of China.
Aim
1 Peace
2 Stability
3 Prosperity
The main core
of
Confucianism
is humanism
Man is the center of the universe: man cannot
live alone, but with other human beings.
For human beings, the ultimate goal is

individual happiness. The necessary
condition to achieve that is through peace.
The Five Virtues of Confucius
RenRen Virtue of benevolence, charity, and humanity.
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your t
Virtue of honesty and uprightness.
Zhi Virtue of knowledge.
Add your ti
Xin Virtue of faithfulness and integrity.
Virtue of correct behavior, or propriety,

Li good manners, politeness, ceremony,
worship.
Five Constant Relationships
 Parent/Child
 Spouses
 Older Sibling/Younger Sibling
 Friendship
 Ruler/Subject
Sacred Scriptures: The Co
nfucian Classics
The Five Classics was a group of books

which was regarded as early Confucianism’s
basic text. This include the Book of changes,
the Book of History, the Book of Poetry, the
Classic of Rites, and the Spring and autumn
animals.
Contributions
of
Confusianism
Public policies
Family codes
Relationship
ethics Education
Government
Conclusion
• Confucianism, also known as Ruism, is described as traditi
on, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic reli
gion, a way of governing, or simply a way of life.
• Emphasizes the ethical dimension of the world, it gives prim
ary attention to human relationships, thus advocating social
values and ideas which should serve as the foundation of Ch
inese society.
Any Questions
?
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Fourth Year, Second Semester

 Confucius never wrote his

 After his death, his students

 His ideas did spread to many

• Instead, he taught people how to be good citizens.

• The most important duty was filial piety. (Filial Piety

• Worldview on politics, education and ethics taught by Confu

• Deals primarily with moral conduct and ethical living and is

• Has had a monumental impact upon the lif

For human beings, the ultimate goal is

RenRen Virtue of benevolence, charity, and humanity.

Zhi Virtue of knowledge.

Virtue of correct behavior, or propriety,

 Older Sibling/Younger Sibling

The Five Classics was a group of books

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