Confucius

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This paper presents a biographical account of the life of the most influential and respected philosopher in Chinese history, Confucius. The paper tracks the mile stones in the life of Confucius, contending that his ideas served as the single strongest influence on Chinese society. The paper explores the basic tenets of Confucianism, highlighting how they stress the need to develop moral character and responsibility. The paper claims that Confucius is arguably the most important political thinker in the entire East Asian tradition.

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"Confucius was the most influential and respected philosopher in Chinese history. From the 100's B.C. to the 1900's A.D., his ideas served as the single strongest influence on Chinese society. These ideas, called Confucianism, stress the need to develop moral character and responsibility. In fact, Confucius is arguably the most important political thinker in the entire East Asian tradition. His teachings have had a profound impact upon the political and social development not only of China, but also of Korea, Vietnam, Japan, and other Asian lands. Furthermore, even in the modern era, his works remain influential."

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