Confucius Ideology and Its Effect on the Structural Profile of Modern Education System of China

Mir Ruhal; Qu Linxin; Luo Shaofeng; Efa Efa Ange Liberte; Makhmanazarov Dilshod; Syarifatul Mafruhah; Asra Awan

doi:10.53103/cjess.v4i5.265

Authors

Mir Ruhal Shaanxi Normal University, China
Qu Linxin Shaanxi Normal University, China
Luo Shaofeng Shaanxi Normal University, China
Efa Efa Ange Liberte Shaanxi Normal University, China
Makhmanazarov Dilshod Shaanxi Normal University, China
Syarifatul Mafruhah Shaanxi Normal University, China
Asra Awan Shaanxi Normal University, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53103/cjess.v4i5.265

Keywords:

Confucian, Junzi, Rituals, and Education

Abstract

One of the oldest contributors to the educational system of different nations, Confucius, was the ancient Chinese philosopher and educator. Implicit in this topic is the idea that Confucius has nursed formidable thoughts concerning education hence the consideration of this paper to discuss the current discourse on education as has been given by the old philosopher. Stressing the person’s perspectival self-formation, Confucius called for virtues’ ethical cultivation, proper conduct, and of a Master as a role model. His philosophy was anchored on the ‘junzi’ which referred to the noble personage who was characterized by morality and sense of responsibility. According to Confucian theories educational methods included practices such as: ritualism, individual education, cultivation of the person, and correction of speech that presumptions of role relationship in society. As this paper has sought to establish, integration of Confucian principles provides values that are timeless and relevant in today’s education. However, translating these concepts in different cultural settings and the ever-changing society is not easy. Still, the envisaged incorporation of Confucian principles into modern educational paradigms may contribute to the promotion of the human being’s harmonious and ethical further development as well as character building as per the purpose of an ethical society. Confucius’s philosophy can be seen as confirming the value of education as a way of developing people’s ethical characters alongside their learning hence paving way for the guidelines on moral education for educators as well as policy makers.

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