Biohistory Project; Confucius Luke Bartolomei

Background

  • Commonly know as Confucius, full name was Kong Qiu
  • Born in 551 BC, in the Lu state of China
  • At the age of 3, he lost his father and was raised by his mother under difficult financial conditions
  • At the age of 23, he mourned the death of his mother for 3 years because of tradition
  • Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher
  • Existed during a time of ideological crisis in China

Achievements & Legacy

  • First teacher in China whose aim was to make education available for all people
  • At first was the "Minister of Crime" in the Lu state
  • Believed that each person should maintain the decorum of their position
  • Founded Ru, a school that inevitably lead to the idea of Confucianism
  • Known for the concept of "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Political & Economic Impact

  • Wanted a centralized government in China
  • Believed that the best government is one that governs through people's morality and their rites
  • Did not believe in the concept of "democracy"
  • Supported the idea of a government ruled by a virtuous king
  • Confucianism helped to influence what China's culture is today

Map

Bibliography

Internet Sites

"Confucius Biography" <http://www.biography.com/people/confucius- 9254926>. April 9, 2017

"Confucius" <http://www.iep.utm.edu/confuciu/>. April 10, 2017

Confucius Biography<http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/confu cius-84.php>. April 10, 2017.

Report Abuse

If you feel that this video content violates the Adobe Terms of Use, you may report this content by filling out this quick form.

To report a Copyright Violation, please follow Section 17 in the Terms of Use.