Confucius
Kong Fuzi, known as Confucius, was a Chinese philosopher born around 551 BC. He developed a system of social and political ethics emphasizing order, moderation, and reciprocal relationships between societal levels.
His teachings, compiled by disciples after his death in 479 BC into the Analects, contain his sayings and dialogues.
Confucius's philosophy had a profound impact on Chinese culture and significantly influenced Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese societies.
His ideas centered on personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, and justice.
The ethical system he promoted continues to be studied and applied worldwide.
