Gates of the wenmiao of Datong, Shanxi Confucianism, also known as Ruism or Ru classicism, [1] is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China, and is variously described as a tradition, …

Nov 28, 2025 · Confucianism, the way of life propagated by Confucius in the 6th–5th century bce and followed by the Chinese people for more than two millennia. Although transformed over time, it is still …

Sep 30, 2025 · Confucianism has existed for more than 2,500 years and is one of the most influential religious philosophies in the history of China. It is concerned with inner virtue, morality and respect …

Jul 7, 2020 · Confucianism is a philosophy developed in 6th-century BCE China, which is considered by some a secular-humanist belief system, by some a religion, and by others a social code.

Confucianism is often characterized as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. In fact, Confucianism built on an ancient religious foundation to establish the social values, …

Confucianism is a philosophical and ethical system that emerged in ancient China during a time of social and political turmoil. It was developed by the Chinese philosopher Kong Fu Zi, known in the West as …

Mar 31, 2020 · Confucius as Chinese Philosopher and Symbol of Traditional Culture. Because of the wide range of texts and traditions identified with him, choices about which version of Confucius is …

Confucianism hoped to rebuild a civilized society of rituals and music based on moral cultivation. Subsequently, this system of thought became deeply embedded in Chinese culture, shaping …

Oct 30, 2025 · Confucianism, one of the major schools of thought during China’s pre-Qin period, originated from the ritual and musical traditions of the Zhou dynasty. At its core, Confucianism …

Better known in China as “Master Kong” (Chinese: Kongzi), Confucius was a fifth-century BCE Chinese thinker whose influence upon East Asian intellectual and social history is immeasurable.