Confucianism had a system of hierarchy ---heaven-state-society-family-family member. The king is mandated by heaven to carry out duties for the good of the society. Society is the most important part of this system. Everyone works selflessly for the good of the state. This hierarchy is justified by tao. If you ask why the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, the answer simply is because that's the way it is. It is a natural and a social law, which also provides harmony and balance. Because of this way things are just fine in their natural state and should be left alone. The societ

The highest goal for the rulers was to develop an inner sense of ethical commitment, deep empathy and compassion for others. This inward power of concern was to be expressed in everyday life as respect for elders, loyalty towards friends, and in general care for all people in a harmonious way. These highly educated and cultivated people were supposed to be always trying to better society and government. Confucius wanted to put educated and dedicated people in places of high position because they deserved it not just because they were born in the aristocracy

Confucius believed that in order to strengthen society moral principles were needed that applied to everyone, principles such as justice, honesty, and love, that could be followed in all situations. He believed that these principles were the will of Heaven for human beings especially for the ruler and his officials, who were supposed to rule for the benefit of the people and that a person without strong moral commitment can never become a truly excellent teacher.

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