Major Beliefs of Confucianism
"Do not do to others, what you would not want them to do to you."
-Analects of Confucius
Confucius= K'ung Fu Tzu
Natural Order
• There is a natural order in the universe
• Each person has a place in society which
reflects position in universe
Role of Each Person
• Each person has a role in society
• Society will be in harmony if everyone fulfills
their roles
Five Relationships
• In most relationships there is a superior and
an inferior
Ruler
Subject
Father
Son
Friend
Husband
Wife
Friend
Elder Brother
Younger
Brother
Education
• Education is very important for government
officials, so they will govern for the good of
the people