Confucianism

Introduction

Confucianism kənfyo͞oˈshənĭzəm [key], moral and religious system of China. Its origins go back to the Analects (see Chinese literature), the sayings attributed to Confucius, and to ancient commentaries, including that of Mencius.

Sections in this article:

Introduction
Renaissance and Decline
Early History and Precepts
Bibliography

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