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Understanding of the historical role of Confucianism
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there was a historical period in which a hundred flowers blossomed and a hundred schools of thought contended. During this historical period, many thoughts of governing the country, such as Legalism, Taoism and Confucianism, emerged one after another, which had a very far-reaching impact on later generations. The main founder of Confucianism is Confucius, who has been committed to the spread and application of Confucianism. Confucianism founded by Confucius has played a very important role in the historical development of our country. First of all, he brought folk education into the lives of ordinary people. Secondly, Confucianism has become the orthodox thought of many kings governing the country. Confucianism still has a very far-reaching influence on us modern people.

I. Educational Theory Confucius was not only a writer, but also an educator. He also put forward his own academic theory on education. In the feudal hierarchical society, some children of ordinary people have no chance to learn knowledge at all. Confucius, as an educator, saw this phenomenon and put forward the educational idea that education should not be graded. He also founded a private school, which was the earliest prototype of the academy. He began to spread knowledge among the people and collected many disciples.

Second, the orthodox thought of governing the country At that time, Confucianism and Legalism were two thoughts that were reused by the rulers. Legalists advocate using harsh criminal law to govern the country, but after the test of time, this idea of governing the country can not be used for a long time. In the end, Confucianism became the winner. Confucianism advocates benevolent government. Like the Han Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty, they all followed the thought of governing the country with Confucianism as the main body, so they were able to rule for such a long time, and Confucianism gradually became the orthodox thought in history.

Third, far-reaching Confucianism has a far-reaching influence in history, and many Confucianism have been affecting what we modern people do. As Confucius always praised? A gift? And then what? Filial piety? , has been deeply practiced by modern people, this idea has been deeply branded in the hearts of China people, Confucianism has also gone abroad, so that more and more westerners understand this splendid and excellent China culture, and Confucianism has become one of China's business cards.