Aim/Goal: How did Confucius try to create a harmonious society? Do Now: What is your philosophy of life?

Aim/Goal: How did Confucius try to create a harmonious society?

Do Now: What is your philosophy of life?

HW: Define the five relationships in your life that are most important. Do this based

on Confucius teachings.

Aim/Goal: How did Confucius try to create a harmonious society? Do Now: What is your philosophy of life?

The Wisdom of Confucius (copy this)

• Born in 551 BC

• Brilliant scholar

• Became an advisor to a local ruler

• Traveled around learning about government

• Could not find a permanent gov’t job so he became a teacher

• He never wrote down his teachings.

Aim/Goal: How did Confucius try to create a harmonious society? Do Now: What is your philosophy of life?

Confucius Says….

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by

reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which

is easiest; and third by experience, which is the

bitterest. Put this quote into your own

words.

Aim/Goal: How did Confucius try to create a harmonious society? Do Now: What is your philosophy of life?

His Philosophy

• A philosophy is a system of ideas– Concerned with worldly goals, especially how

to ensure social order and good government– Studied ancient texts to learn the rules that

guided his ancestors.

Aim/Goal: How did Confucius try to create a harmonious society? Do Now: What is your philosophy of life?

Confucius Says….When we see persons of worth, we should think of

equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary

character, we should turn inwards and examine

ourselves.

Put this quote into your own words.

Aim/Goal: How did Confucius try to create a harmonious society? Do Now: What is your philosophy of life?

Harmony

• Confucius taught that harmony resulted when people accepted their place in society.

• Except for friendship no relationship was equal

• Every one in society had equal responsibilities

• Filial piety: respect for parents

Aim/Goal: How did Confucius try to create a harmonious society? Do Now: What is your philosophy of life?

Five Relationships

RULER

subject

HUSBAND

wife

OLDER SIBLING

younger sibling

FATHER

son

FRIEND FRIEND

Aim/Goal: How did Confucius try to create a harmonious society? Do Now: What is your philosophy of life?

Confucius Says….

The Master said about government, “Encourage the people to work hard by setting an example yourself. Do not allow your efforts to slacken.”

Put this quote into your own words.

Aim/Goal: How did Confucius try to create a harmonious society? Do Now: What is your philosophy of life?

Government

• A rulers responsibility was to give good government. In return the subjects had to remain loyal to the ruler

• A ruler had to set a good example.

Aim/Goal: How did Confucius try to create a harmonious society? Do Now: What is your philosophy of life?

Spread of Confucianism

• All regions of China was influenced by Confucius.

• Created a very traditional society

• Confucianism spread to Korea, Vietnam and Japan