5 Human Relationships Theory

The famous Confucius, founder of the Five Relationships theory, was a Chinese philosopher, a political analyst, a teacher and the father of the founder what can be called a religion or philosophy known as Confucianism.

1. 5
HUMAN
RELATIONSHIPS
THEORY

2. The famous Confucius, founder of the Five Relationships
theory, was a Chinese philosopher, a political analyst, a
teacher and the father of the founder what can be called a
religion or philosophy known as Confucianism.

He lived in China about 500 years BC, and has since
influenced the way of thought in Asian society.

As with many geniuses of all trade, Confucius's work,
beliefs, and teachings were not recognized at all during his
lifetime.

It was many years after he died that people actually
recognized him for his concepts and vision.

Confucius believed that there were five basic relationships
that existed in society and intermingled with each other.

The five human relationships that he recognized were:

1. Ruler to the Ruled

2. Father to Son

3. Husband to Wife

4. Older Brother to Younger Brother, and

5. Friend to Friend

3. 5 Human Relationships

1. Ruler To Subject

According to Confucius, the ruler of a society is supposed
to set a moral example for his people and lead with a
father-like presence.

So, it is also true that he must rule as though he is the
father of a very big family.

If he doesn't rule by example, and, instead, rules by power,
then, according to Confucius, he is not a very good leader.

This lead the Chinese to believe that a bad leader was not
supported by Heaven, so if any bad luck or fighting be-
felled a leader, it was because he was not worthy.


2. Father To Son (in modern times, parent to child)

Confucius considered this to be the most important of the
Five Relationships, because a parent-like role is important
in many situations.

Confucianism, based on love and compassion, has a lot to
say about the parent to child relationship and how mutual
respect and admiration are required.

4. 3. Husband To Wife

Again, the ideas of love, compassion, and respect are
involved here.


4. Older Brother To Younger Brother

Here again there is an aspect of teaching between right
and wrong.


5. Friend To Friend

This is more of a uniform relationship, although it could
vary if the friends differ greatly in age.


Confucius taught that a society where individuals put
morals and virtue above everything else cannot help but
prosper.

So he really emphasized the importance of rituals and
standard of conduct.

He also focused on the fact that everyone always has the
opportunity to make the right choices, no matter what
circumstances they find themselves in.

5. He stressed that if every single person in a society performs
his part the right way by making the right and just choices,
the society will be in harmony.

Confucius viewed society as a giant wheel with the the king
as the axis that everything spins around.

So, he did believe in the hierarchical structure of society
and that a society which was based on virtue, the goodness
of individuals, and the Five Relationships among them,
wouldn't need punishment.


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