Confucianism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucianism
I found that another word for Confucianism is Ruism. And was also called the "Hundred Schools of
Thought". It began to be integrated into the Chinese teachings
in 551–479 BCE. It was a competition between Buddhism and Confucianism.
Though both were similar, Confucianism did not focus around the worship of a
god and emphasized the role of moral thinking and relationships of
family.
Chinese philosophy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_philosophy
Many
different kinds of philosophy can be found in the Yi Jing (the Book of
Changes). Chinese Philosophy changed many times over the centuries and are
each regarded for their different out looks an ideals on the many aspects of
life. The philosophies seem to change with each new dynasty and ruler. This I
can not say is a correlation or causation but it is interesting to note.
Especially since Confucianism remained popular throughout the ages after its
creation.
Shang dynasty
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shang_dynasty
This
Shang Dynasty was all about and based on cycles. "This notion stems
from what the people of the Shang Dynasty could observe around them" The
day to night, the seasons, the moon cycles. There is also the circle of life.
And the circle is a symbol of unity and togetherness (family). Round tables, so
you can see everyone while you eat, round bowls to hold your food that brings
you health. One thing that I did not know and found interesting was that
"The Shang dynasty is the earliest dynasty of traditional Chinese history
supported by archaeological evidence" .
Written Chinese
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Written_Chinese
Chinese
characters have six key principles that form their structure.
The strokes of the
brush to make these complex shapes takes much skill and practice. And the way
you read the characters is from right to left, not the European standard left
to right.
Confucianism
Chinese philosophy
Shang dynasty
Written Chinese
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