Question

“If a man withdraws his mind from the love of beauty, and applies it as sincerely to the love of the virtuous; if, in serving his parents, he can exert his utmost strength; if, in serving his prince, he can devote his life; if in his intercourse with his friends, his words are sincere—although men say that he has not learned, I will certainly say that he has.”
Confucius, from Analects


What was the significance of Confucius and his teachings about morality, family, and loyalty?

Answer 1

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He believes that human beings are fundamentally good, and teachable, can improve through personal and communal endeavor, especially self-cultivation and self-creation. He centered on cultivation of virtue in a morally organised world.

Answer 2

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They became a major part of China's government and culture.

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