How Did Confucianism Impact The World Today

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The Chinese Civilizations also made and still have an impact on us today, for example, through the Legalism; which had strict law and harsh punishments to keep its people under control. Followed by Daoism; who believed humans need to be connected with “the dao” or the way of nature. Then Confucianism which took a midpoint perspective where by Confucius did not claimed that we were born good or bad, but through learning (education) morals, values, respect for elder among other principles a society can have good people. However, it’s the leader (emperor) that must lead by example. We can see throughout the world today that these concepts still live on. Today, we have a government that allows us to have an army, voice our opinions, and other freedoms.