Associations to the word «Confucianism»

Wiktionary

CONFUCIANISM, noun. The philosophy and teaching of Confucius.
CONFUCIANISM, noun. The school of thought and philosophy centered on Confucian principles, originating in China, including later teachings of scholars such as Zhu Xi (Chu Hsi).

Dictionary definition

CONFUCIANISM, noun. 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.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley