The document provides guidance on writing an argumentative essay on Confucianism, including introducing the topic and presenting an argument supported by evidence while also addressing alternative perspectives. It offers examples of thesis statements, topics for discussion, and facts about Confucianism that could be included, as well as a list of references to support research on the philosophical tradition.

1. HOW TO WRITE AN
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
ON CONFUCIANISM

2. BASIC RULES FOR WRITING AN ARGUMENTATIVE
ESSAY
Hook the readers. Create a catchy introduction to make your readers interested
in your paper.
Present an argument. Disclose an argument due to your paper topic.
Support the argument. Do your best to back up each argument you have
presented so your readers do not have any questions.
Contradict the opponents’ arguments. Make your readers sure that your
argument is the strongest one.
Draw a conclusion. Dwell upon the argument once again and sum up all the
supporting materials you have mentioned.
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3. 4 MUST-FOLLOW RULES FOR WRITING
AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY ON CONFUCIANISM
Create an outline. Think about the issues concerning Confucianism that you
would like to cover in your essay. Create a list of these ideas.
Present a central argument. Dwell upon the main argument of your paper and
do some research to find out some valuable information to support your ideas.
You can use examples, comparisons, statistics, etc.
Present some contradictory thoughts. If there are some arguments that
contradict your point, present them as well as find out some information to
demolish them.
Check the information. Make sure you have used the reliable sources for your
paper so no one can consider you a fraud.
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4. 1. The Change in Japanese National Religion and Confucianism for Chinese
and Korean Subjects
2. The Qing Empire and the Use of Social Order and Education with
Confucianism
3. The Mixture of Religion with Philosophy
4. The Concepts of Confucianism Supported by the North China Plains
Warriors
5. How Communication Between Spirit World and Men Was Done With
Shamans or Oracles
6. How Warriors Had to Use Sacrificial Rites Called Li to Prevent Spirits from
Interfering with Their Affairs
7. How Astrology Was Used to Indicate the Movement of Spirits in the Spirit
World
7+ TOPICS FOR AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY ON
CONFUCIANISM
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5. 5 IDEAS FOR THESIS STATEMENTS FOR AN
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY ON CONFUCIANISM
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The 6 arts that Confucius was schooled in were archery, music, arithmetic,
calligraphy, charioteering and rituals. He also studied history and poetry.
Confucianism promotes the idea that people should live with moral virtue and
honesty, while striving for ideal social relationships.
In Confucianism the path to salvation is achieved through behavior leading to
social equality rather than behavior based on punishment or reward after death.
Confucianism was mainstream in China until the 1900s when radicals
determined that it was a major obstacle to China's modernization. It was
repressed in the People's Republic of China's Cultural Revolution. However there
are still followers of Confucianism today.
"Confucius," the common name of Confucianism's founder, is a Latinized form of
the Chinese K'ung-fu-tzu, "Master K'ung." The terms "Confucianism" and
"Confucian" are not meaningful terms in Chinese. They are Western terms,
coined in Europe in the 19th century.
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6. 5+ INTERESTING FACTS FOR AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
ON CONFUCIANISM
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Confucianism is a philosophy that evolved in China. This philosophy focuses
on improving and perfecting humanity through teaching, as well as the
cultivation of virtue and moral perfection.
Confucianism has ancient roots in China, but has been shared across
Vietnam, Japan, and Korea which were heavily influenced by Chinese culture.
The ideology was used by many empires to legitimize their rule throughout
areas of Eastern Asia.
The master of Confucianism was Confucius himself, whose name was actually
Kong. Kong had many conversations with his disciples and added some
sayings through conversations which were brought together to help support
guidance for the followers of Confucianism.
Within the idea of Confucianism, learning is an essential step toward knowing.
And once you know, you can do. And once you can do, you can enjoy spiritual
fulfillment, something which is actually the essence of learning.
A change to the ruling class took place when the different states were at war
with one another during 371 to 289 B.C. With the borders changing,
conscription taking place, and direct taxation being implemented, scholars
were invited from around the known areas of the world to help develop the
state. It served as an impetus for the ideas of Confucianism being spread
across the state.
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7. 1. Cline, Erin M. “Justice And Confucianism”. Philosophy Compass 9.3
(2014): 165-175. Web.
2. Confucius., et al. The Wisdom Of Confucius. New York: Modern Library,
1994. Print.
3. Foust, Mathew A. “Confucianism And American Pragmatism”. Philosophy
Compass 10.6 (2015): 369-378. Web.
4. Goldin, Paul Rakita. Confucianism. Durham: Acumen, 2011. Print.
5. Hoobler, Thomas, and Dorothy Hoobler. Confucianism. New York: Facts
on File, 1993. Print.
6. Hwang Kap Youn,. “Classical Confucianism And Neo-Confucianism”.
Journal of Eastern Philosophynull.50 (2007): 39-78. Web.
7. Lee, Hyun-Ji. “The Post-Modern Implications Of Confucious An
Educational Ideal”. Jonrnal of Social Thoughts and Culture 29 (2014):
169. Web.
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