If I was playing Civilization or Age of Empires-style game, and I had to enter at the beginning of the game what type of belief system my people should follow... I would choose Confucianism.  It's great (if you are a man).  Everyone knows …

If I was playing Civilization or Age of Empires-style game, and I had to enter at the beginning of the game what type of belief system my people should follow... I would choose Confucianism.  It's great (if you are a man).  Everyone knows their place in society.  There are respectful relationships from father-to-son all the way up to the Emperor.  Everyone works hard and does as their elders tell them.  I'm assuming you're a teenager.  If so, this must sound terrible.  You're probably Daoist.  We'll cover them next...

Confucianism’s core beliefs and writings originated in the writings and lessons of Confucius and were elaborated by key disciples who sought to promote social harmony by outlining proper rituals and social relationships for all people in China, including the rulers.

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TED ED: WHO WAS CONFUCIUS?

This great Chinese philosopher believed in everything we ignore nowadays: tradition, institution, obedience and order. That's why he matters.

CLIP ONE: 2,000 YEARS OF CHINESE HISTORY
Start around 6:30 through to the end...

CLIP TWO: CONFUCIUS v. LAO TZU