Confucius, who was born to a poor family, lived his life as an educator. He was born in 551 B.C. named K’ung Ch’iu but he became well known as K’ung Fu-tzu, meaning K’ung the Philosopher. His goal was to place his principles to the advisement of political leaders. At around age 50, Confucius became the minister in his home state, achieving his goal because the duke of Lu was impressed by Confucius’s wisdom. Besides being

Confucius believed that “social order, harmony, and good government should be based on family relationships.” The five relationships are between the ruler and subject, father and son, husband and wife, older brother and younger brother, and friend and friend. Most importantly to Confucius, he believed that children should practice respect for their parents and elders known as filial piety. Confucius once said, “Respect for parents and elders is important to a well-ordered society.

a minister. After his reign as the minister, Confucius studied and taught history, music, and moral character.

Confucius probably never knew that his thoughts and philosophies have influenced many generations of Chinese, especially his ideas of the outstanding individuals. Followers of Confucianism of

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