Confucianism, also known as Ruism or Ru classicism, [1] is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China, and is variously described as a tradition, philosophy, religion, …

Mar 27, 2025 · At first the Chinese people embraced Confucianism more readily than the ruling class did, but Confucianism was revived and popularized by the Han dynasty, from 206 BCE …

Apr 10, 2025 · Confucianism has existed for more than 2,500 years and is one of the most influential religious philosophies in the history of China. It is concerned with inner virtue, …

Jul 7, 2020 · Confucianism is a philosophy developed in 6th-century BCE China, which is considered by some a secular-humanist belief system, by some a religion, and by others a …

Confucianism is often characterized as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. In fact, Confucianism built on an ancient religious foundation to establish the social …

Confucianism, Scholarly tradition and way of life propagated by Confucius in the 6th–5th century bc and followed by the Chinese for more than two millennia. Though not organized as a …

Mar 31, 2020 · By the Song period (960–1279), the post-Buddhist revival known as “Neo-Confucianism” anchored readings of the dialogues of Confucius to a dualism between “cosmic …

This is an introduction to Confucianism. Here, you can learn about its content, development, representative works, and influence.

Dec 18, 2023 · Confucianism is one of the most influential philosophical and ethical systems that has shaped Chinese society for over two millennia. At its core, Confucianism is not merely a …

Confucianism is a philosophical and ethical system that has had a profound influence on Chinese society and culture for over two thousand years. Developed by the Chinese philosopher …