Confucianism
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developed in 6th-century BCE China, which is considered by some a secular-humanist belief system, by some a religion, and by others a social code based on the belief that human beings are essentially good, that they engage in immoral behavior through lack of a strong moral standard, and that adheren
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- developed in 6th-century BCE China, which is considered by some a secular-humanist belief system, by some a religion, and by others a social code
- based on the belief that human beings are essentially good, that they engage in immoral behavior through lack of a strong moral standard, and that adherence to an ethical code, and rituals which encourage it, enabled one to live a productive and tranquil life of peace which would translate to a strong, ethical, and prosperous state.
- founded by Confucius (K'ung-fu-Tze, Kong Fuzi, “Master Kong”
- The Four Books and Five Classics which have been the foundational texts of Chinese culture
- be that he did edit or revise the Five Classics, as tradition has held, but, even if he did not, he certainly popularized their concepts.
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