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Confucianism
was brought about by the teachings of the great philosopher, Confucius
(Kong Fu Zi), who had lived in China from 551 to 479BC. The most
basic yet important principles are humanity, loyalty, morality,
and consideration on both an individual and political level.
In Japan,
Confucianism acts as a code of ethics. Yet it has exerted enough
influence to become part of a Japanese religion.
According
to the early Japanese writings, Confucianism was introduced through
Korea in the 285AD. Neo-Confucianism was the most important philosophy
of Tokugawa Japan in government and education. Its influence on
the Japanese society had been intensive, and is still very prominent
today.
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