5 Great Relationships In Confucianism

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Submitted by dbm608 on May 23, 2011

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5 Great Relationships In Confucianism

5 Great Relationships in Confucianism
Confucius believed that a perfect society was one where each member of society would be protected and taken care of. A society where no one felt abandoned. He believed that each person had a social role and that this type of society could be achieved if people played their roles properly. In Confucianism there are 5 great relationships. They are father-son, elder brother-younger brother, husband-wife, elder-younger and ruler-subject. Confucius believed that no matter how big the family or society that if everyone were to follow and obey their roles that everyone in that particular family and/or society would be harmonious.
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