Chapter 14 Section 3

Confucianism and Government

Confucianism

A. Confucian Ideas Teachings focused on ethics and proper

behavior for individuals and governments Ren- concern for others Li- appropriate behavior Order in society is very important

Confucianism

B. The influence of Confucianism Qin Dynasty suppressed Confucian ideas Han Dynasty brought it back into favor

making it the official state philosophy. As Buddhism grew, Confucianism lost some

of its might

Confucianism

C. Neo Confucianism During the Tang, Confucianism came more

into play as a way to improve government and society.

Neo Confucianism emphasized spiritual matters.

During the Song Dynasty, Neo Confucianism become the official government teachings.

Scholar-Officials

A. Bureaucracy People worked for the government Body of un elected government officials

Scholar-Officials

B. Civil Service Service as government official Person had to pass series of written

examinations Tested students grasp of Confucianism and

related ideas Tests were difficult- students spent YEARS

preparing for them

Scholar-Officials

C. Scholar- Official An educated member of the government Were elite members of society Performed many jobs in the government and

were widely admired for their knowledge and ethics

The civil service system was a major factor in the stability of the Song government