One of the greatest influences on Chinese society had to have come from a man named Master Kong, or also known as Confucius. Confucius set up a system of social and ethical philosophy known as Confucianism. This system of belief taught moral character to everyday life. There are many aspects of Confucianism including beliefs and practices that are still used today. Confucius believed that only a civilized society could have a stable, unified, and enduring …showed first 75 words of 282 total…

…showed last 75 words of 282 total…obligations to others, which in turn fulfills Confucius' original idea for his belief system. Confucianism was a moral system set up by Confucius during a time of moral corruption. The beliefs and practices that were set up define moral values. These practices and beliefs govern the way of life that is thought to bring about positive social and moral ethics. This belief system is still intact and continues to influence the way Confucians live today.