Confucianism

• Confucius is the most important philosopher in early Chinese history
• he never wrote his ideas, his students collect his sayings in "The Analects"
• Confucius is credited with establishing the content and methods of teaching
• Confucius is born in 551 Bc Zou, Lu state and Died on 479 BC
• Confucius lived for age 71-72
• In era of Ancient Philosophy
• he is also called kung Fu tzu by his people
• Shuliang, father of Confucius, officer of military died when he's 3 year old
• Yan Zhengai, mother of Confucius
• Confucius had nine sisters and one brother.
• At age 19, Confucius married his wife, Qui Quan, and a year later the couple had their first child, Kong Li.
• Confucius studied religion with Daoist Master Lao Dan.
• Confucius learned music with Chang Hong and music master Xiang.
• Confucius did not teach people about religion, but 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 according to Confucius was filial piety, which is respect for your parents.
• Confucius also stressed the importance of honesty, hard work, and concern for others.
• Confucius' view of education is based on the conviction that "man is born with uprightness."Even immoral persons have an upright essence, so according to Confucius, "By nature men are alike.'
• Confucius honored and respected all human beings, and for him all men were able to learn about the good and to do good, therefore, "In education there should be no class distinction.
• According to Confucius, True Education is Self - Education