David Henry Hwang

Chinese culture in general is not very religious. Confucianism is more a code of ethics than a religion, and ancestor worship is a way for parents to control you even after they're dead.

American Playwright

Jose Mujica

The world will always need revolution. That doesn't mean shooting and violence. A revolution is when you change your thinking. Confucianism and Christianity were both revolutionary.

Uruguayan Statesman

Brian Reynolds Myers

Confucianism is all about tempering your instincts with intellectual discipline, with book learning.

American Author

Confucianism reaches beyond philosophy; it's key to understanding social behaviors in many East Asian countries.

Cultural Influence

Though mentioning moral values, Confucianism doesn't equate to a religion; it's more a way of life and ethical code.

Not Religion

Often discussed in history and philosophy classes to analyze its role in shaping societies.

Academic Context

Certain Confucianism practices involve rituals like paying respects to ancestors, emphasizing familial piety.

Ceremonial Aspect

Many view Confucianism as a religion due to its rituals; however, it's not considered theistic or spiritual by all.

Misinterpretation

The way Confucianism is practiced can differ greatly between regions and has evolved over time.

Practice Varies

 Taoism. Confucianism believes the way to achieve perfection is to organize and regulate things. But Taoism believes in letting things work to their perfection naturally, to support their natural state and to let them transform spontaneously.

Management lessons from...

 though let me tell you about my grandmother she grew up at a time when Confucianism was the social norm and the local Mandarin was the person who mattered life hadn't changed for