Confuscianism

Confucius

He started Confucianism

551–479 BCE (Ancient China)

The era where Confucianism first started

The Spring and Autumn Period. This was a time of constant war and chaos.

The context of when Confucianism took place

Social Consultant

Confucius wasn't trying to start a

religion; he wanted to be a "__________" to

design a stable and peaceful society.

The Analects

A collection of his "one-

liners" or "tweets of wisdom" compiled by his

students after he died.

Ren (Benevolence)

Being "human-hearted." It’s

about kindness and empathy.

Li (Propriety)

Doing things the "right way."

This includes manners, rituals, and proper

behavior.

Xiao (Filial Piety)

Deep respect for parents

and ancestors. This is the foundation of all

other virtues.

Ruler & Subject

Loyalty

Father and Son

(Love & Obedience/Filial Piety) The

most important one!

Husband and Wife

Mutual Respect

Older and Younger Sibling

(Precedence & Respect)

Friend and Friend

(The only equal one!)

Shu (Reciprocity)

The Golden Rule. "Do not do to

others what you would not want others to do to you."

Junzi

The "Superior Person." Someone who is wise

and moral through education (not just born rich).

Merit-based System

The idea that jobs (like in

government) should go to the smartest/most moral

people, leading to the Civil Service Exams.