Confucian
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- adjective
- /kənˈfjuːʃən/
- Human rights in the perspective of Confucian concepts of social justice.
- Confucian tradition
- Confucian ethics
- Confucian universalism
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Watch on YouTubeYou see that in, you know, the Confucian and Taoist traditions.
- You see that in, you know, the Confucian and Taoist traditions.
- And these are texts that are coming up from, you know, Confucian and Neo Confucian literature.
- We can look at it the lens of culture or history now from its Confucian roots.
- And in in general, they have actually, as you know, within the Chinese Confucian ethos, the guy who's a soldier is at the bottom of the value chain, right?
Examples
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In China, Chao (1994) asserted that the Confucian tradition demands maintaining harmonious relations with others in society.
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With respect to Confucian principles, it's a choice.
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For example, each country has a Confucian social base that puts a premium on education.
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In essence, elements of the mainstream Confucian tradition remained as the core of the new system.
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First, traditional Confucian doctrines place a high value on teaching careers and teachers.
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Political legitimacy in Confucian China rested on the Mandate of Heaven, which defines politics in terms of morality.
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The school emphasizes Confucian values in its curriculum, promoting respect and filial piety.
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In many parts of Asia, Confucian teachings continue to influence family relationships and social norms.
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Throughout history, several leaders have referenced Confucian ethics to guide their policies and decisions.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Confucian = Confucius (transparent) = Confucius + ian
The suffix '-ian' is used to form adjectives meaning 'related to' or 'characteristic of', making the meaning clear as 'related to Confucius'.
Etymology
Confucian comes from the name Confucius, the Western form of the Chinese teacher Kong Fuzi, which means 'Master Kong'. So Confucian describes ideas, values, or styles that come from that master's teachings.