Confucianism Eastern religions



statue of confucius on chongming island in shanghai



confucianism complex system of moral, social , political thought, influential in history of east asia. debatable whether confucianism religion or ethical system. commonly associated legalism rejects legalism ritualism. endorses meritocracy ideal of nobility. confucianism has complicated system governing duties , etiquette in relationships. confucian ethics focus on familial duty, loyalty , humaneness.


confucianism tolerates chinese folk recognition of existence of animistic spirits, ghosts , deities. approves paying them proper respect, @ more fundamental level encourages avoiding them. confucian thought notable framework upon syncretic neo-confucianism built.








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