Confucianism

noun

Con·​fu·​cian·​ism kən-ˈfyü-shə-ˌni-zəm 

plural -s

: the system of teachings of Confucius and his disciples characterized by central emphasis on the practice and cultivation of the cardinal virtues of filial piety, kindness, righteousness, propriety, intelligence, and faithfulness that historically has formed the basis of much of Chinese ethics, education, statecraft, and religion

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