CONFUCIAN+IDEAS

__KEY ELEMENTS OF THE CHINESE PHILOSOPHY OF CONFUCIANISM__
===**What are some key ideas in Confucian thought? How should ordinary people relate to one another? How should they relate to the state and to their rulers?** How were women treated? What rules did it establish for everyday life? What did Confucius hope to accomplish by teaching these ideas to a wide public and particularly to young professional men hoping to enter governmental service? How was Confucianism viewed during the reign of Qin Shi Huangdi? How did Confucianism influence the system for determining governmental appointments during the Han Dynasty?===

1. Confucian's view on life focuses on living from the outside in by demonstrating ones goodness with their deeds. In terms of Rulers they believe that a ruler should strive to be virtuous ,and then their peace which gives them solitude will allow everything around them to run smoothly.(kskr)

2. An example of Confucian thoughts are, in order to govern others, one must govern themselves. Also, Confucian thinkers believe in non-action. (cmy)

3. A main goal of Confucianism is to achieve social harmony. In order to do this, everyone has duties of benevolence toward each other. Although parents also show acts of respect toward children, Confucianists believe that the child should show large amounts of respect towards the parents, also known as filial piety. (cne)

4. One of the main ideas of Confucianism concerns humane or inhumane behavior. Confucianism focused with peoples development which was maintained by the "Golden Rule," do unto others as you would have them do unto you.(hma)

5. There are many Confucian ideas. One is governance. This talks about before you govern others you must govern oneself. (cca)

6. Another idea of Confucian is humane and inhumane behavior. This is talking about the Golden Rule. What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others. (cca)

7. The closest primary source of Confucious's thoughts are the Analects. They were written by Confucious's followers. (kbe)

8. In Japan, there is a higher population density than that of the United States, but it has a lower crime rate. This is made true because of the majority of the population practicing and abiding by the ideas of Confucius. Japan's streets are safer mainly because the people live as one unit and work together to create this community throughout the country. Having filial piety for people and following the golden rule helps Japan to strive as a country. (mhu)

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