CONFUCIANISM

•Chinese ethical and philosophical system

developed from the teachings of Chinese
Philosopher Confucius.

•The main idea is the cultivation of virtue

and the development of moral perfection.

•Example of Confucian thoughts : Filial

piety
Influences of Confucianism in
Korea

•It is present in every aspect of

Korean society, including home and
school.
HOME
•Koreans are taught that filial piety is the basis of all
conducts.

•Familism in Korea is based on the Confucian thought of

proper relations between the members of family

•Five basic hierarchical human relationships: ruler and

subject; father and son; husband and wife; older brother
and younger brother; between friends

•Korean is a patriarchal society, father has

played an imperative role in the family as a ruler of a
family.
 SCHOOL
•Confucius equates learning to education

•Teachers has the crucial role as that of a king, father,

or ruler of the society.

•Teacher-directed with an emphasis on the cognitive

development and a highly competitive examination
system.

•Korean drives for education is extremely strong

•Confucian education is a means of cultivating moral

mind and maintaining social order.
“Ignorance is the night of the mind,
but a night without moon and star.”

Confucius