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Influence of Confucius

Influence of Confucius. Chinese government. His teachings became the basic training for members of the civil service. Civil service – group of people who carry out the work of government. Merit system. Before Confucius, government posts were given to sons of powerful people.

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Influence of Confucius

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  1. Influence of Confucius

  2. Chinese government • His teachings became the basic training for members of the civil service. • Civil service – group of people who carry out the work of government.

  3. Merit system • Before Confucius, government posts were given to sons of powerful people. • After Confucius, any man could hold a government post based on merit. • Merit – how qualified he was or how well he did his job. • Candidates for government jobs had to pass official exams – which were based on Confucius’ teachings.

  4. Rising to High Positions • Candidates still had to know how to read. • This rule made it difficult for poor men to enter the government. • Many talented but poor young men learned to read and were able to rise to high government positions.

  5. Major contributions • 1. Confucius created the role of the professional teacher for adults. • 2. He developed not only the content of education but also its methods and ideals. • 3. He welcomed students from any social background, which opened the way for social mobility through education in China.

  6. More influences • Confucianism became one of the major philosophies of the world, touching the fundamental beliefs and principles of a hundred generations of people. • Because his conversations were written down in The Analects, they were passed along from father child and from teacher to student. • Endured through history – obviously valued and used.

  7. His teachings • It is said that his teachings have probably had more influence on the world than those of Christianity. • All world governments and religions are still influenced by the philosophy taught in his school and by his books. • He taught a concept called jen, or humaneness that included humanity, goodness and virtue as a way of life. • He believed that ritual was a key part of every society. • His social philosophy paralleled the Golden Rule, and revolved around the concept of love for others.

  8. Ancient China Test #1Monday, February 1, 2010 • Including the following: • Mulan • Importance of the family • Natural barriers • Map labeling • Shang and Zhou (Chou) Dynasties • Confucius • Influence of Confucianism

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