Confucianism
Key Concepts:
Humanity – focus on the other; best described as “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”
Gentleman – focus on the self; the concept of gentleman is not birth but living an ethical life
Ritual – observance of religious practices as well as honor of family and ancestors; these elements should be observed with thought and meaning
Major Texts
Paradise of the Blind
from Confucian Analects
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