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Confucius was born in 551 B. ... Unlike some Chinese children at that time, Confucius had a good education and from a very early age he showed great interest in Chinese spiritual traditions. ...
During the time on Confucius, the state and even the country was in decline and disorder because the king was weak. ...
In the 20th century, founders of the new Chinese republic found it difficult with the question of what their attitude towards Confucianism should be. In the past, Confucianism had come and gone. Confucianism seemed a reasonable way when an emperor ruled the country, but not a republic. In 1912 Kang Youwei attempted to make Confucianism the way of life. ...
The Chinese people believed that Confucianism should continue to be a source or strength and power in the Chinese government. ... He formally announced that Confucius and Mencius were both people who promote democracy. ... After his death in 1916, Confucianism and the republic went into a period of decline and disorder. ... They had no interest in Confucianism and saw that as China’s weakness during that time. ... He encouraged his students to fight Confucianism, the old ethics and the old politics, the old learning and the old literature. ... Confucianism was the target in many cities. ... Eve though they are at war and Chinese is an enemy, the treated Confucius temples and place of birth with respect.
Approximate Word count = 1054
Approximate Pages = 4.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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