Confucianism is one of the cornerstones of Chinese culture. Centered on the teachings of Confucius, or Master Kong, the philosophy came into being several thousand years ago and continues to be an important part of the Chinese system of values. Partly a philosophy and partly a religion, Confucianism is essentially a system of morality, and […]
Very few people aren’t at least a little familiar with the writings of Confucius, and we’ve all heard the various pearls of wisdom that invariably start of with “Confucius says….”. Some people aren’t even aware that Confucius was a real person, and that he had quite an impact on the world that goes beyond fortune-cookie […]
Undoubtedly, the most famous and influential thinker and philosopher in Chinese history was Confucius. Though he lived in ancient times (551 BC – 479 BC), his ideas still are paramount in Chinese culture today, and he has often been referred to as the “grandfather of Chinese philosophy”. It is because of Confucius’s influence that the […]
Confucianism is a central component of Chinese and has always played a crucial role in the development of the nation. One area where Confucianism has undoubtedly been pivotal is education. Confucius was a wise scholar and, in order for any individual to fully understand his philosophies, they had to be taught. The Eight Legged Essay […]
Confucius, or Kong Fuzi in Chinese, is without a doubt the most important philosopher in Chinese history. His beliefs have played a vital role in the development of modern Chinese thought and much of Chinese social norms refer in some way to Confucianism. More widely, Confucius’ significant influence over East Asian thought cannot be denied. […]
The human civilization as a whole is indebted to ancient China in many respects. You will probably lose your count if you attempt to make a list of contributions made by this age old civilization. In addition to the valuable inventions in the sector of natural science and medicine, the greatest gift of ancient China […]
An essential element of Chinese culture is Chinese religion. There are several religions that are practiced in China. Two of these are essentially Chinese religion, meaning they are of Chinese origin: Confucianism and Taoism. Buddhism found its way into China by way of India. Confucianism was the most influential Chinese religion. It was founded by […]