1. (551-479 B.C.)

2. Confucianism Major system of thought in China Developed from the teachings of Confucius and his disciples: Mencius and Hzun Tzu Concerned with the principles of good conduct, practical wisdom, and proper social relationships. Has influenced the Chinese attitude toward life, set the patterns of living and standards of social value, and provided the background for Chinese political theories and institutions. 3. Confucius (Proponent) is the Latinized name for Kong- Tzu or Kung-Fu-Tzu was a scholar and well versed in charioting and archery, history and numbers, music and rituals. For him, philosophy is a kind of a system of ideas and thoughts that talk about the human behavior, the rules to be followed to become successful in life and about the government. 4. Five Constants () 5. Yi : upholding of righteousness and the moral disposition to do good. 6. Li : Following/respecting of etiquette and norms of daily life 7. Zhi : Education is very important for him. 8. Xin : Refers to keeping ones word and being faithful to it. (not to gods, but to ones words, tasks, etc.) 9. Four Virtues () 10. Zhong : One should be loyal to their superiors and vice versa. 11. Jie : One must exercise self control. 12. Xiao : Children must respect their parents, but a child has a duty to dispute with his/her parents if necessary 13. Yi : The same as the one in the five constants, which is the moral disposition to do good. Yi : The same as the one in the five constants, which is the moral disposition to do good. 14. Contributions of Confusianism 15. Public policies Family codes Relationship ethics Education Government 16. Influenced the Chinese people to respect their leaders and their leaders to set a good example as well 17. Explained humanity as to love the people and to love the masses extensively 18. Development of everyones potential ability 19. Dont do unto others what you do not want to do unto you. 20. Built on the foundational belief that man is basically good. 21. Teachings: *Morality *The importance of justice, sincerity and filial piety - the duty of every son to serve his parents. 22. Confucius and Education 23. Aims Character building / Moral education Create gentlemen who carry themselves with grace, speak correctly, and demonstrate integrity in all things. To produce men who are capable to serve in the government/ in decision roles. To resurrect the traditional values of benevolence, propriety and ritual in Chinese society. 24. Curriculum He taught his students morality, proper speech, government, and the refined arts. He emphasizes the Six Arts- ritual, music, archery, proper speech, government and computation. 25. Methods Confucius' pedagogical methods are striking. He never discourses at length on a subject. Instead he poses questions, cites passages from the classics, or uses apt analogies, and waits for his students to arrive at the right answers. He disparages those who have faith in natural understanding or intuition and argues that the only real understanding of a subject comes from long and careful study. 26. Role of Teacher A good teacher is someone older who is familiar with the ways of the past and the practices of the ancients. 27. ANALECTS 28. Five Classics 29. Confucian Temple Statues 30. Reported by: Jan April Neri BEEd-3