Confucianism is an ancient Chinese philosophy and way of life that emphasizes ethics, virtues, and social hierarchy. It teaches that individuals should strive for self-improvement and attain personal and social harmony by following social responsibilities like loyalty, filial piety, and moral cultivation. Confucius established the philosophy based on relationships and virtues, and it shaped Chinese culture and society for over two millennia.

1. CONFUCIANISM
By: Mary Antonette B. Viray

2. What is Confucianism?
• the way of life propagated by Confucius in
the 6th–5th century BC and followed by
the Chinese people for more than two
millennia.
• the substance of learning, the source of
values, and the social code of the Chinese
• other countries, particularly Korea, Japan,
and Vietnam.

3. What is Confucianism?
• It is a complete ideological system created by
Confucius based on the traditional culture of
Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties.

4. What is the life of Confucius
• Great educationist, thinker, and
unsuccessful politician
• He pursued truth, kindness and perfection
throughout his life
• His father dies when he was very young
(15 yrs old)
• Dedicate to study
• Patriotism was his driving force (young)

5. What is the life of Confucius
• He gained some fame 30 y/o
• At 51 y/o his life assumed of great importance
(political career 4 years)
• His career as a teacher and philosopher was full of
achievements.
• Approach to education is avante garde
• Confucius principle concerning study: “studying
without thinking leads to confusion; thinking w/o
studying leads to laziness.”
• The “teacher of ten thousand generations”
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6. What is Confucianism
• An ideology mainly in China
• Teaches the importance of attaining personal
salvation through right action
• High morals, ethical conduct, and loyalty to others
is central in Confucianism
• Three key teachings of Confucianism – loyalty,
reciprocal obligations, and honesty – may all lead
to a lowering of the cost of doing business in
Confucian societies.
• A part of world cultural heritage and an integral
part of Chinese life

7. According to Confucius there
are 5 Constant Virtues
1. Humanity
2. Righteousness
3. Propriety
4. Wisdom
5. Faithfulness

8. Confucius further defined 5 basic human
relationships and principles for each
relationship called WU LUN
1. Sovereign and subject: loyalty and duty
(or master and follower)
2. father and son love and obedience
3. Husband and wife obligation and
submission
4. Elder and younger seniority and
brothers modelling subject
5. Friend and friend trust

9. Among the 5 there are 3 Family Relationships
which clearly shows importance of family and
account for paternalism
Most Important(importance of family )
* Sovereign and subject: loyalty and duty
(or master and follower)
* father and son love and obedience
Most Important (when applied to management)
(paternalism)
* Sovereign and subject: loyalty and duty
(or master and follower)
* Friend and friend trust

10. Relationships
• Relationships are structured to deliver optimum
benefits for both parties
• For each relationship, certain behavior principles must
be followed to ensure harmonious society
• These practice was the result of Li and Jen
Li refers to the rule of propriety which structures interpersonal
relationships into hierarchical dualities. Individual have to
orient their behavior to those interpersonal relations and not
change their role system in the evironment.
Jen the core Confucius concept, means one’s unselfishness and
ability to measure other people’s feelings by one’s own
“goodness”. It indicates the virtue of attaining benevolent
relationship between man and his followers.

11. Business / EntrepreneurPerspective
• Personal Growth at the Individual level is expected to lead to
greater success.
• TEACHES THAT A MAN WHO IS CAPABLE OF MANAGING
HIMSELF WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO RUN HIS FAMILY, HIS
COUNTRY, AND EVENTUALLY THE ENTIRE WORLD