Confucianism

American  

[kuhn-fyoo-shuh-niz-uhm] / kənˈfyu ʃəˌnɪz əm /

noun

1. the system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct.

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Confucianism British  

/ kənˈfjuːʃəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. the ethical system of Confucius, emphasizing moral order, the humanity and virtue of China's ancient rulers, and gentlemanly education

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Confucianism Cultural  

1. A system of ethics, founded on the teachings of Confucius, that influenced the traditional culture of China. Confucianism places a high value on learning and stresses family relationships.

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Other Word Forms

• Confucianist noun
• anti-Confucianism noun
• pro-Confucianism noun

Etymology

Origin of Confucianism

First recorded in 1860–65; Confucian + -ism

Example Sentences

Indonesia has six officially recognised religions -- Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2024

That novel, considered one of the greats of Chinese literature, draws heavily from Chinese mythology as well as Confucianism, Taoist and Buddhist folklore.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2024

Preserving the body is considered an important aspect of filial piety within the context of Confucianism, and that precept encourages long hair, forbids suicide and is interpreted as prohibiting tattoos.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2023

While Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism remained distinct, they borrowed liberally from each other and incorporated values, themes, and terminology to round out their own philosophies.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Confucianism, cited, contains two chapters relevant to the consideration of this problem.

From The Political Doctrines of Sun Yat-sen: An Exposition of the San Min Chu I by Linebarger, Paul Myron Anthony