East Asian Philosophy CONFUCIANISM

Question 1

Sacred Writings

Answer 1

The Analects

Question 2

Place of Worship

Answer 2

Way of Life

Question 3

Which cultures did it influence?

Answer 3

China

Question 4

History

Confucius

Answer 4

Born 500 BCE in China
He saw different lords fighting for power.
Served in the Gov’t

Question 5

Important locations

Answer 5

Birthplace of Confucius

Question 6

Main Beliefs

1. Respect for elders
2. Education
3. Proper Behavior
4. Basic relationships
5. . Golden Rule

Answer 6

1. In Chinese society- always respect people who are older, especially your parents.
2. Education is extremely important.
   Educate people with good character to run the gov’t
3. Ceremonies, rituals, formal, proper behavior is important.
4. Ruler/subject
   Husband/wife
   Father/son
   Older sibling/younger sibling
   Friend/friend
5. Treat others how you want to be treated