Confucianism?

What is Confucianism?

Confucianism is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius (551–478 BC).

• Confucianism is a complex system of moral, social, political, philosophical, and quasi-religious thought 
• It has had tremendous influence on the culture and history of East Asia. 
• It might be considered a state religion of some East Asian countries, because of governmental promotion of Confucian philosophies.

Believers of Confucianism

Cultures and countries strongly influenced by Confucianism include mainland China, Taiwan, Korea, and Vietnam, as well as various territories settled predominantly by Chinese people, such as Singapore. Japan was influenced by Confucianism in a different way.

Principles of Confucianism

In Confucianism, human beings are teachable, improvable and perfectible through personal and communal endeavour especially including self-cultivation and self-creation. A main idea of Confucianism is the cultivation of virtue and the development of moral perfection.

Source: Wikipedia