Confucianism was founded by Kung Fu Tzu (Confucius), a Chinese philosopher and educator. He believed that his philosophy could transform individuals and society into a more harmonious unit.
Confucianism began in China and spread through South East and East Asia, gaining popularity in Japan, Korea and Vietnam as well. For a long period of time, Confucianism had empirical acceptance and validity, as the Chinese emperors and their dynasties saw it as the official philosophy of the empire.
Today, Confucianism is mainly practiced in China, Japan, the Koreas and Vietnam. While it was once the state philosophy in China, its popularity has dwindled drastically since the Communists came to power.
Confucianism began in China and spread through South East and East Asia, gaining popularity in Japan, Korea and Vietnam as well. For a long period of time, Confucianism had empirical acceptance and validity, as the Chinese emperors and their dynasties saw it as the official philosophy of the empire.
Today, Confucianism is mainly practiced in China, Japan, the Koreas and Vietnam. While it was once the state philosophy in China, its popularity has dwindled drastically since the Communists came to power.