| − | '''Confucianism''' is a [[China|Chinese]] [[Ethics|ethical]] and [[Philosophy|philosophical system]] developed from the teachings of the Chinese [[Philosophy|philosopher]] [[Confucius]] (Kǒng Fūzǐ, or K'ung-fu-tzu, lit. "Master Kung", 551–479 BC). It focuses on human morality and right action. Confucianism is a complex system of moral, social, political, [[Philosophy#Eastern_Philosophy|philosophical]], and [[religion|quasi-religious]] thought that has had tremendous influence on the culture and history of [[East Asia]]. It might be considered a [[state religion]] of some East Asian countries, because of governmental promotion of Confucian values. | + | '''Confucianism''' is a [[China|Chinese]] [[Ethics|ethical]] and [[Philosophy|philosophical system]] developed from the teachings of the Chinese [[Philosophy|philosopher]] [[Confucius]] (Kǒng Fūzǐ, or K'ung-fu-tzu, lit. "Master Kung", 551–479 BC). It focuses on human morality and right action. Confucianism is a complex system of moral, social, political, [[Philosophy#Eastern Philosophy|philosophical]], and [[religion|quasi-religious]] thought that has had tremendous influence on the culture and history of [[East Asia]]. It might be considered a [[state religion]] of some East Asian countries, because of governmental promotion of Confucian values. |
| | Cultures and countries strongly influenced by Confucianism include [[China]], [[Japan]], [[Korea]], [[Taiwan]], [[Singapore]] and [[Vietnam]], as well as various territories settled predominantly by [[Han Chinese|Chinese people]]. | | Cultures and countries strongly influenced by Confucianism include [[China]], [[Japan]], [[Korea]], [[Taiwan]], [[Singapore]] and [[Vietnam]], as well as various territories settled predominantly by [[Han Chinese|Chinese people]]. |