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1. Confucianism
by: Group 1

2. Introduction
Confucianism is an old Chinese philosophy and belief system that
served as the basis for a large portion of Chinese culture. Confucius
was a philosopher and teacher who lived from 551 to 479 BCE. His
pupils recorded his ideas on morality, ethics, and proper conduct in a
number of works, the most significant of which being the Lunyu.
Confucianism encourages human-centered ethics and ancestor
worship as means of leading a peaceful life. Keeping a shrine in one's
home for departed family members and leaving offerings at
gravesites, such as food and drink, flowers, or incense, are a couple
of instances of ancestor worship. "Do not do unto others what you
would not want others to do unto you" is the Confucian golden rule.

3. The central idea of Confucianism is the cultivation of good moral character,
which promotes cosmic harmony. This virtue, known as “ren” (humanity),
fosters behaviors like respect, altruism, and humility. A morally upright ruler
ensures peace and benevolence, while natural disasters and conflicts result
from deviating from ancient teachings. Confucius emphasized education as
key to nurturing virtuous character, believing that people are inherently good
but may stray from proper conduct. Rituals in Confucianism help cultivate
respect and strengthen community bonds.

4. Confucianism views self-cultivation as the ultimate aim of life, yet it is closely
related to one's social interactions. The ideal person, known as a *chun-tzu* (a
man of virtue or noble character), mostly exhibits his virtue in the course of his
dealings with other people. According to scholars, the cultivated self in
Confucianism is a "subdued self," which means that demands and desires are
reduced or restricted for the sake of society as a whole. This self-control
contributes to the harmony and balance of a hierarchical social system, in which
each person has a distinct function to perform in upholding stability and order.
Therefore, a person's moral development is important for both their own personal
progress and the community as a whole.

5. Thank
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