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6. Confucius’ Philosophy of Education 1 )Education target the first person to open a private school to common people 2)Course content morality, proper speech, government, the refined arts 3)Pedagogical methods He poses questions, or uses apt analogies, and waits for his students to arrive at the right answers. 4) Education goal to create superior men (君子) 7. The central doctrine of Confucianism: Ren The most important moral quality one can possess affection and love 9. He is the molder of the Chinese mind and character. His thoughts shaped and molded Chinese character and national soul and its founding of the complete system knowledge. He laid down the foundation of Chinese education. He is regarded as the “Great and Revered Teacher” (至圣先师), a teacher of all generations (万世师表). 10. The Dross of Confucius and Confucianism Confucius advocated governing the state with virtues but the historical reality proved that it was impossible. Laws, rules and regulations are still needed. Confucius went against the stream of history by insisting in restoring the ritual of the Zhou Dynasty in the Warring States. Confucius looked down upon the laboring people and women. 13. Confucianism: Canons “Four Books” 四书 Analects Mencius The Great Learning The Mean “Five Classics” 五经 Book of Change Book of History Book of Poetry / Songs Book of Rites Spring and Autumn Annals 14. Confucianism: Five Relationships 五伦 Ruler-minister: benevolence-loyalty 忠 Father-son: kindness-filial piety 孝 Husband-wife: righteousness-obedience 悌 Elder-younger brother: gentility-humility 忍 Friend-friend: consideration-deference 善 15. Confucianism: Three Cardinal Guides 三纲 ruler guides subject 君为臣纲 father guides son 父为子纲 husband guides wife 夫为妻纲 16. Confucianism: Five Cardinal Virtues 五常 ren (仁): benevolence to others — the root yi (义): righteousness by justice — th