Themes in Confucian Thought

摘要

＜正＞Confucianism is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius （孔子Kong zi or K’ung tzu, lit."Master Kong",551-478 BC）. It is a complex system of moral, social,political,philosophical, and quasi-religious thought that has had tremendous influence on the culture and history of East Asia.