Confucianism — • An article by Charles F. Aiken. Reviews the key teachings and history of Confucianism, and its relation to Christianity Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Confucianism Confucianism … Catholic encyclopedia
Confucianism — Con*fu cian*ism, n. The political morality taught by Confucius and his disciples, which forms the basis of the Chinese jurisprudence and education. It can hardly be called a religion, as it does not inculcate the worship of any god. S. W.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Confucianism — [kən fyo͞o′shən iz΄əm] n. the ethical teachings formulated by Confucius and introduced into Chinese religion, emphasizing devotion to parents, family, and friends, cultivation of the mind, self control, and just social activity Confucianist n.,… … English World dictionary
Confucianism — The Dacheng Hall, the main hall of the Temple of Confucius in Qufu … Wikipedia
Confucianism — Confucianist, n., adj. /keuhn fyooh sheuh niz euhm/, n. the system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and… … Universalium
Confucianism — an East Asian ethical and philosophical system originally developed from the teachings of the early Chinese sage Confucius. It is a complex system of moral, social, political, and religious thought that has had tremendous influence on the history … Mini philosophy glossary
Confucianism — A philosophy for living that contains elements of religious practice, founded by Confucius in the sixth to fifth centuries BCE. Its influence in China was paramount, but it has also been significant in Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore … Dictionary of sociology
Confucianism — The doctrines of Confucianism are expressed in nine books. Confucius himself was mainly a political and social reformer and his doctrines are in the main rather a system of ethics than a religion. The actual name of Confucius was Kung Fu Tsze … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Confucianism — The practical philosophy derived from the teachings of Confucius, influential in China and other Far Eastern countries. Confucianism was the state orthodoxy in China until the revolution of 1911. It teaches that harmony is found by following the… … Philosophy dictionary
Confucianism — Con|fu|cian|is|m n [U] a Chinese way of thought which teaches that you should be loyal to your family, friends, and rulers and treat others as you would like to be treated. Confucianism was developed from the ideas of Confucius. >Confucian adj … Dictionary of contemporary English
