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Confucianism Influence on China’s State-building

The Modern Chinese feel the effect of a number of philosophical ideologies amidst which

Confucianism plays an integral role as a stepping stone for state doctrine. Developed from the

great Chinese Philosopher Confucius’ teachings, it serves as the ground-laying fountainhead of

the Chinese beliefs and as an element that defines the people’s lives. Confucianism is important

in that it centers on developing the moral character of individuals and a structured society.

Relationship to Contemporary Legal discussions

A “Harmonious Society” is at the core of The Confucian Legal Tradition drawing from

the elucidation of modern Confucian interpretation. For any economy to grow substantially, it

needs a well-structured society. Confucian Legal Tradition and its equal application in founding

a well-ordered society ensures establishment of a link between harmony and law which in turn

leads to smooth flow of everything else.

Justification

Understanding how the Philosophy of Confucianism was enforced in Imperial China is

key to assessing the impact of Confucian Legal Tradition in modern Chinese society and how it

brought stability despite the transitions in dynasty’s and having a limited reach and effect. It

however still strives to create social harmony among individuals in a society.

 Proposal

Confucian Legal tradition is believed to have created a stable and structured society in

Modern China, considered to be a perfect society. This project paper tries to connect the issues of

Confucianism and economic boom despites several drawbacks. In order to achieve this, the

following steps are important; 1. To determine a desired outcome: is to give the project the drive

to move forward. 2. Delineation of the project’s components: to understand in detail the tasks

involved in the project.

Ideals of Confucianism are stressed by five virtues. The most emphasized is the “humanity”

which ideally tries to explain how people should live with one another in the society. This

system of beliefs became a headstone for the Chinese people who constantly strive for inner

perfection.
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