In traditional Chinese philosophy there are three main ideologies: Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism. Although there were other philosophies, these three had the most profound reverberations throughout China from the 5th century BC to 3rd century BC. Under the Qin and Han dynasties, the feuding states of China were unified through these three philosophies. These were the ideas (as well as others) that would work to usher a new age of political, economic, and social stability in China: with an array of socioeconomic effects. The first of these three philosophies was Confucianism. Confucianism was founded upon the ideas from the analects of Kong Fuzi (Known as “Master Kong“): the analects were a compilations of his ideas and principles that would shape Confucianism. Kong Fuzi was born in northern China (551 BC), into a wealthy …show more content…
Although he wrote ideas about human relations, it is worthy to note many found it hard to get along with Mr. Fuzi. His opinions and ideas were very inflexible as he was very situated on his ideas. Confucius wanted to bring stability to China by improving the governmental system. He stated that the government should be comprised of intelligent, educated, and adroit persons from every social class. This would allow the government to be run by the most competent citizens, which were not always those of the upper class. Another main idea of Confucianism is filial piety: which said that the younger generations should show deference and look after their parents and elders, as well as to think of them after their death. Confucius also believed in kindliness as well as propriety: which implies morality and decency. Confucius aspired to bring junzi, or