Confucianism is the major system of thought in China. It was developed from the teachings of Confucius and his disciples, and concerned with the principles of good conduct, practical wisdom, and proper social relationships. Confucianism has influenced the Chinese attitude toward life, set the patterns of living and standards of social value, and provided the background for Chinese political theories and institutions. It has spread from China to Korea, Japan, and Vietnam and has aroused …showed first 75 words of 1140 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1140 total…restoration of peace and prosperity in the Tang dynasty, the spread of Confucianism was encouraged. The monopoly of learning by Confucian scholars once again ensured them the highest bureaucratic positions. Confucianism returned as an orthodox state teaching. Bibliography Bibliography ? An Outline of Confucionism, Don Y. Lee. Eastern, 1988. ? Confucianism: The Dynamics of Tradition, Irene Eber. Free Press, 1986. ? The Ways of Confucianism: investigations in Chinese Philosophy, David S. Nivison and Bryan Van Nordan. Open Court, 1996. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**