WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Confucianism uses the family as the basis of society, and the relationships of the family members define proper social and political behavior. In a family, children respect the elders, ancestors are venerated and adults protect the children.

Detailed explanation-2: -Confucianism advocates love with distinctions-one always loves one’s family first and then moves outward. Mencius said, “support your own parents and raise your own children first (so others will fellow), then others, ‘’ and “in poverty, take care of yourself; when prosperous, contribute to the well-being of all.”

Detailed explanation-3: -According to Confucianism, no matter what kind of work a person is engaged in, one should work in one’s place, in one’s government, in one’s devotion to duty, and in diligent work. When in a position of responsibility, one should not ease off, but approach one’s work with loyalty.

Detailed explanation-4: -Confucius believed that to restore order, societies had to encourage certain virtues, such as loyalty, trustworthiness, and respecting your elders. He believed people were capable of attaining these and other virtues through education. By learning history, literature, and philosophy, people could gain insights.