Confucius


Confucius' burial site

Adherences in the World:

◘ 6 million around the world

◘ Mostly followers are located in China and the rest of Asia

Influence in the 21st Century:

◘ affects everyday life (especially businesses) when it comes to persevering, respecting others, and the principles of relationships

◘ today many follow Confucius' advice

Chinese business culture is influenced by Confucianism

The Founder:

◘ Confucius, also known by his Chinese name K'ung Fu-tsu, was a great philosopher and educator.    

◘ He was born in Lu, China in 551 BCE

◘ "Confucius was completely free from four things: He had no forgone conclusions, no dogmatism, no obstinacy and no egotism."

◘ He believed people were loosing morals. With virtue and good manners they would be able to control themselves

◘ With the fall of the Chou dynasty, Confucius became convinced he had to teach society to take responsibility for their actions

◘ He was appointed magistrate of Chung-tu and later became Minister of Justice of Lu.  With Confucius in power Lu was known as a province of fairness and justice.  

◘ In 496 BCE Confucius felt he needed to leave office.  He taught his practices out of the borders of Lu.

◘ Before dying in 479 BCE, he studied and taught followers. 

Mencius:

◘ A Chinese Confucian philosopher following the principles of Confucius  

◘ Defended the beliefs of Confucius after he died

◘ He told people not to dwell on the gods and to remain grounded

◘ He believed good is in all people and evil is only learned

 Mencius

Hsun Tzu:

◘ He brought Confucianism to life, explaining the importance of virtue

 ◘ He warned evil could easily corrupt humans

Related Articles:
http://www.wright-house.com/religions/confucius/Analects.html

http://www.religioustolerance.org/confuciu.htm

http://www.friesian.com/confuci.htm

Bibliography
 

Bangkok Bank. Confucian Values in 21st Century China. 17 Feb. 2007 <http://www.bangkokbank.com/download/Week%2014%20Confucianism.pdf>. K'ung Fu-tsu,  The Analects. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://www.wright-house.com/religions/confucius/Analects.html>. Quinlan, Don. Exploring World Religions. Don Mills, Ontario: Oxford University Press, 2001. Robinson, B. A. Religious Tolerance Organization. July 2004. 15 Feb. 2007 <http://www.religioustolerance.org/confuciu.htm>. Ross, Kelley L. Friesian School. 2007. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://www.friesian.com/confuci.htm>.

Verwilghen, A F. The Columbia Encyclopedia. 2005. 17 Feb. 2007 <http://www.bartleby.com/65/me/Mencius.html>.



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