Confucianism - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Confucianism :  (noun)

1: 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 [syn: Confucianism]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Confucianism : \Con*fu"cian*ism\, n. The political morality taught by Confucius and his disciples, which forms the basis of the Chinese jurisprudence and education. It can hardly be called a religion, as it does not inculcate the worship of any god. --S. W. Williams.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Confucianism

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