Confucius (c.551-c.479 BC) was one of the greatest philosophers known in the history of china. He has influenced the past 2000 years of Chinese History and continues to do so today. Confucianism has been adopted by many native Chinese people as it seems to be the most appropriate way to live. It is open to religion, rituals, knowledge, laws and preserves many good traits such as goodness, family priority, and respect. Confucius's ideas are recorded …showed first 75 words of 1530 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1530 total…to happen it should not be the ruler who has all the power, but the people themselves. This is how our government works today, and it has been steady for quite some time. These ancient philosophies are truly remarkable and above all for how long they have thrived in different corners of China. WORKS CITED Ebrey, Patricia. The Cambridge Illustrated History of China, Publisher: The press Syndicate of the University of Cambridge © 1996.