Confucius, born Kong Qiu and living from about 551 to about 479 BCE, was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. His philosophical teachings, called Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, and a ruler's responsibilities to lead by virtue. He considered himself a transmitter for the values of earlier periods, advocated filial piety, and championed the Silver Rule. Under Emperor Wu of Han his ideas received official sanction, with affiliated works becoming mandatory readings for career paths leading to officialdom.
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Confucius (c. 551, c. 479 BCE), born Kong Qiu, was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages.
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Founded by Confucius in the Hundred Schools of Thought era (c. 500 BCE), Confucianism integrates philosophy, ethics, and social governance, with a core focus on virtue, social harmony, and familial responsibility.
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