Ideology Of Confucianism

Every “successful” nation, or empire, requires a legitimate social, political, and economical system. These are the foundations that every humanizing system needs to improve and expand the dynamics of the country. The dynamics is the ideology that it follows and lets it govern the nation. The ideology could be a religious, economical, political, or socially motivated force the derives the whole nation forward. I will argue that Confucianism is an ideology that strongly connects politics, “ethics”, and social structures as well as influenced majority of Chinese dynasties to adapt some of its principles. Confucianism was created by the thoughts and ideas of Kong Fuzi, also known as Confucius. Confucius was born in the Lu state in 551 BC. When
31). These principles connect with each other to create the “one” ideology. For instances, the social and political system must support one another for fulfillment and success. The basic’s of confucianism resides or focuses on self and the after life. The filial pity is type of virtue to your ancestors. The filial pity could be used to design the society according to the Analects. “When you meet someone wise, think about becoming his equal. When you see some one inferior, reflect on yourself” (Fuzi 4.17 ). This indicates that Confucius is looking to equalize or stabilize the society. The filial pity is the foundation in Confucian role of
They correlate with each other and develop a unique system. This system is called “role ethics” in Confucianism. These are the ethics that develop the Confucius society. These ethics promote one another because they are a set of behavior patterns. These behavior patterns can be evaluated and turned into a “righteous” government and a social system. Confucius teachings reflected on controlling one self. Having a sincere heart while taking care of ones responsibilities. These responsibilities are focused on your relationship with your family members. “It’s logic is that the family is the basic unit of the human community and that harmonious family relationships will inevitably lead up to a harmonious society and a peaceful state” (Yao P.33). Confucianism gives an important role to the concept of family. If there can’t be a noble and peaceful household, then how could there be a prosperous