Category: Confucianism

Loyalty, honestly, reciprocity, integrity, and humanity are all characteristics of a diffused religion founded by Master Kong named Confucius. Confucius was a teacher and a philosopher. Although there is not much research done on his early life, researchers are certain about one thing. His teachings shaped China’s ideology. He accidentally founded this religion when he…

At the very beginning of Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle starts from goodness and states one of his main ethical ideas, “Every art and inquiry, and similarly every action and pursuit, is thought to aim at some good.”[footnoteRef:1] The good here refers to something that is morally right, or in other words, righteousness. The he distinguishes between…

When the Han Dynasty fell around 220 C.E. This time of period would also be known as “Medieval China” that started in 220 C.E. and came to an end in 1368 C.E. China had to deal with confusing situations with their society. Most of the countries had only one religion and they went into war…

Introduction: Disney’s animated film ‘Mulan’ is a beloved tale that explores themes of bravery, honor, and self-discovery. Within the narrative, elements of Confucianism, an ancient Chinese philosophy, can be identified. This essay critically examines the portrayal of Confucianism in ‘Mulan,’ evaluating its representation, potential implications, and the broader cultural context. While the film incorporates certain…