It seems hard to believe that a philosophy that began 2500 years ago is still the dominant influence on a major modern power. Nevertheless, that is the role that Confucianism has played in China. Confucianism affects individual morality, the roles of family members, the roles of individual in society, as well as the manner in which government must act. In short, this ancient teaching dominates almost every aspect of daily Chinese life. Confucius was born in 551 …showed first 75 words of 1377 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1377 total…a classic that has been generally studied throughout Chinese history. It continues today to shape every aspect of human interaction in China. Bibliography BIBLIOGRAPHY Chai, Ch'u, and Winberg Chai. The story of Chinese Philosophy. Westport: Greewood Press, 1961.. Riley, Philip F. et al., eds. The Global Experience: Readings in World History to 1500. Englewood: Prentice Hall, 1987. Smith, D. Howard. Confucius and Confucianism. London: Paladin Books, 1973. Yu-Lan, Fung. A Short History of Chinese Philosophy. New York: Free Press, 1948.