HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Legalism
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Confucianism
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The Mandate of Heaven
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Daoism
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Detailed explanation-1: -A believer in Confucian ethics would also give away or sacrifice his or her life to defend jen, and equally, it is what makes life worth living, or being a worthy person. And a worthy person is a benevolent person. Another key concept in Confucian ethics is the ethics of reciprocity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Confucianism. Confucianism is one of the most influential religious philosophies in the history of China, and it has existed for over 2, 500 years. It is concerned with inner virtue, morality, and respect for the community and its values.
Detailed explanation-3: -Confucianism also became a big part of the educational system. So much so that officials had to master Confucian principles in order to pass the civil service exams for government employment. Because of this, Confucian ideas influenced Chinese government for centuries.
Detailed explanation-4: -Politics. Confucius’s political thought is based upon his ethical thought. He argued that the best government is one that rules through “rites” (lǐ) and people’s natural morality, and not by using bribery and coercion.