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What did Confucius stress the importance of?
What did Confucius stress the importance of?
How did Confucius view the people of the whole country?
How did Confucius view the people of the whole country?
Apart from Confucianism, what other beliefs were followed by the people of China?
Apart from Confucianism, what other beliefs were followed by the people of China?
Study Notes
Confucius' Teachings
- Confucius stressed the importance of personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice, and sincerity.
Confucius' View of Society
- Confucius viewed the people of the whole country as a single, harmonious unit, where everyone has a role to play in maintaining social order and harmony.
Other Beliefs in Ancient China
- Apart from Confucianism, the people of ancient China also followed Taoism, which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao (the ultimate reality and source of all things).
- Another influential belief was Legalism, which focused on strict laws and punishments to maintain social order.
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Test your knowledge of ancient Chinese philosophy and religious beliefs with this quiz. Explore the teachings of Confucius, the principles of Confucianism, and the coexistence of Taoism and Buddhism in ancient China.