Sunday, November 13, 2011

How is it that Confucius' teachings were more widely accepted throughout China several years after his death?

I'm trying to do a research paper for this question. The only problem is what specifically should I pay closer attention to. So basically, what events or conditions occurred in order for this to happen? Any legitimate thoughts please.|||When Confucius died about 479 B.C. he was largely unknown. His followers, especially Mencius and Xunzi, spread his ideas. With the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. to A.D. 220) the rulers approved Confucius's emphasis on public service and respect for authority. In 124 B.C. the Chinese government established the Imperial University to educate future government officials in Confucian ideals. The Imperial University based its teachings on the five books of Confucian thought called the "Five Classics". From about A.D. 200 to 600, interest in Confucianism declined in China. Many Chinese turned instead to Buddhism and Taoism. But by the 7th century there was a revival of interest in Confucius's philosophy. By the 8th century candidates for government jobs had to take a civil service examination based on Confucian ideas. I hope that this has been a help to you.|||Thank you Brandon C. It's a delight when the "asker" takes the trouble to give me a "Best Answer". Most people don't. It makes me feel that the help I give people is appreciated.

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