Tradition Institution East Asian traditions
Confucianism
儒家 zh 儒教 ja 유교 ko
Chinese ethical and philosophical system
- Also called Ruism, Rujiao, Sect of Confucius
Branches
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Confucianism Chinese ethical and philosophical system
Overview
Chinese ethical and philosophical systemWikidata record description. Read Confucianism in the Wikipedia reader.
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Founders
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Confuciusc. 551 BCE – c. 479 BCE · 5th-century BCE Chinese philosopher and politician -
Yongle Emperor2 May 1360 CE – 12 August 1424 CE · emperor of Ming dynasty China from 1402 to 1424 -
Su Shi8 January 1037 CE – 24 August 1101 CE · Chinese writer and politician (1037–1101) -
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Wang Mangc. 45 BCE – 6 October 23 CE · Han dynasty official and founding Emperor of the Xin Dynasty (c.45 BC-23 AD) -
Takasugi Shinsaku27 September 1839 CE – 17 May 1867 CE · samurai (1839-1867)
Not its own picture Wang Mang — lead image of the English Wikipedia article
Places and sites
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Temple of Confucius, Qufu
Largest and most renowned temple of Confucius in East Asia -
Kaohsiung Confucian Temple
Confucian temple in Kaohsiung -
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Sun and Moon Pagodas
Twin pagodas in Guilin, Guangxi
Institutions and houses
Connections
Documented influence 1
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