Confucianism
n.
traditional philosophy and religion which emphasizes the moral duty of man to fellow man (founded by Confucius)
Confucianism
Confucianism
Noun
1. 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
(hypernym) philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory
Confucianism
(n.)
The political morality taught by Confucius and his disciples, which forms the basis of the Chinese jurisprudence and education. It can hardly be called a religion, as it does not inculcate the worship of any god.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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