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Confucianism
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Con·fu·cian  (kn-fyshn)
adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of Confucius, his teachings, or his followers.
n.
An adherent of the teachings of Confucius.
Con·fucian·ism n.
Con·fucian·ist n.
Confucianism [kənˈfjuːʃəˌnɪzəm]
n
(Philosophy) the ethical system of Confucius, the Chinese philosopher and teacher of ethics (551-479 bc), emphasizing moral order, the humanity and virtue of China's ancient rulers, and gentlemanly education
Confucianist  n
Confucianism
the philosophy and doctrines espoused by Confucius, 5th century B.C. Chinese philosopher and mor al teacher.
See also: China
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Noun1.Confucianism - the teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity; high value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors); peace; justice; influenced the traditional culture of China
philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory - a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy
Translations
Confucianism [kənˈfjuːʃənɪzəm] N → confucianismo m, confucionismo m
Confucianism
n → Konfuzianismus m
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com Since the end of World War II, the Communist Party in China has actively repressed the practice of religion whether the practitioners were Buddhists, Taoist, Confucianists, Christians, or local spirit or ancestor religions.
Chinese Religions In Contemporary Societies by Internet Bookwatch
Both have focused their efforts in delineating Dao in a different sphere: Confucianists are concerned primarily with the proper way an individual should conduct his life in the social context, while Daoists are devoted to searching for the optimal way in which an individual can live a personal life in harmony with cosmological and nature spheres.
Eye on religion: Confucianism, autonomy and patient care by Tsai, Daniel Fu-Chang / Southern Medical Journal
In Communist China, in 1949, the religious system, composed of Christians, Buddhists, Taoists, Confucianists and many other traditions was not tolerated by the Communist regime, which used the legal system to repress all religion.
The relationship between religion and the law by Fugeman-Millar, Andrea / LawNow
 
 
 
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