What is Confucianism?

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What is Confucianism?
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Confucianism

• Based on the teachings
• of Confucius, a Chinese philosopher.
• Born in 551 B.C.
• died in 479 B.C.
• Confucius was an exceptional student who later
  became a teacher and a government official.

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Confucianism

• Concerned primarily with restoring social
  stability and order
• Focus is on Peace Harmony
• Confucianism is a system of social and ethical
  philosophy

NOT A RELIGION
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The Analects of Confucius

• The single most important Confucian book is
  called The Analects.
• In Chinese, it means conversation.
• Confucianism believes in Ren Li.
• RenConcern for Others
• LiRight Behavior

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• Confucianism is still practiced today in China

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Islam.What is Islam???

• Islam is a religion that began in the Middle
  East.
• It is based on the messages that Muhammad is
  believed to have received from God.
• It is the main religion of Indonesia.