confucious
Date Submitted: 10/01/2003 03:20:28
Category: / Society & Culture / People
Length: 1 pages (374 words)
Category: / Society & Culture / People
Length: 1 pages (374 words)
Confucius
Confucius was believed to have been born in 551 BC., in the state of
Lu, known today as the Shandong province. His parents named him Kong
Qui. They died when he was very young. The name Confucius comes from
the Latin word Kongfuzi which means Great Master Kong.
Confucius was the most influential and respected philosopher in
Chinese history. His ideas were the strongest influence on Chinese society
from around 100 BC. to the AD. 1900's. …
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what will pay". Confucius believed that this type of behavior by rulers had a
greater effect on the people than did laws or codes of punishment. So when
these types of people were rulers, their moral example would inspire the
people to lead good lives. Confucius died sometime around 479 B.C., and his
philosophy was not very well known. If it weren't for his disciples his ideas
would probably still be unknown.
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