Confucius is one of the most influential people throughout history, so is the book. That holy book has accomplished more than any other Bible by wielding more power over more people. Max Weber, along with others, viewed Confucianism as blockade to economic development. Confucius valued learning over profit, along with industriousness, thrift, family loyalty, duty, and respect for authority. He also emphasized on filial piety and loyalty which could have been what promoted capitalism. But, many chose Daoism over Confucianism because of their freedom, spontaneity and naturalness.
Confucianism is referred to as Rujia, or by the School of the Scholars, by the Chinese. There are 5 Classics that constitute the Confucian canon. The most celebrated is the Yijing. China has 3 teachings; Confucianism is one of them along with Daoism and Buddhism. All three teachings mix and mingle. Confucianism has been a powerful aspect when it comes to shaping China’s politics, economy and society although, it is not recognized by the Chinese government. It has 5 Classics which taught the Chinese how to become humans. Confucianism values hard work, family and learning. Education is very important to them.
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One thing that sets Confucianism from the other religions is that they aren’t interested in the divine. Those who practice Confucianism believe that their time is now, they focus on the moment, not the past nor the future. Confucians are comfortable with speaking about God. Furthermore, they believe that human nature comes from Heaven. Some argue that Confucianism isn’t religious, yet there is nothing irreligious about it. Without knowing a Confucian, it might be hard to tell, but they care deeply about many things. Like, the institutional, the material, the ethical and the