Confucianism

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This paper examines how Confucianism is derived from the teachings of the philosopher Kung Fu Tzu and has been embraced in various nations throughout history including Japan, Korea, and China. It looks at how China, in particular, has embraced Confucianism as a basis for governmental practices and societal morality. It discusses how Confucius had definite opinions about the way that government should be and how, during the Han dynasty, the works of Confucius were revived and canonized.

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"During the reign of Emperor Wudi a Confucian scholar named, Dong Zhongshu encouraged the emperor to create an academy that would educate government officials. At this academy the government officials learned the teachings of Confucius that were found within the Five Classics. ("Confucianism: Founded by Kung Fu Tzu") Ultimately these elite government officials embraced the ideologies of Confucius and Confucianism became the official doctrine of the dynasty. In addition, "The works also formed the basis of later civil service examinations; candidates for responsible government positions received their appointments on the strength of their knowledge of classic literature. As a result, Confucianism secured a firm hold on Chinese intellectual and political life.""

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