Yes, Confucianism is based on the teachings of Kongfuzi (551 to 479 B.C.E) who is called Confucius by westerners. This philosophy deeply influenced Chinese government and culture.
The goal of Confucian philosophy in sixteenth-century China was to create social harmony and stability.
Confucian philosophy idealized strong ruler and consolidation of political power. In other world, Confucian philosophy supported centralized government and king.
The I Ching.
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The importance of philosophy in ancient China is that it helped them define their ideologies.
Yaoming Feng has written: '\\' -- subject(s): Analysis (Philosophy), Confucian Philosophy, Philosophy, Confucian
No, it was a philosophy.
Rou Shang has written: 'Yi dai li zong' -- subject(s): Confucian Philosophy, Confucian ethics, Li, Philosophy, Confucian, Rites and ceremonies
Li Xiang. has written: 'Ru jiao Zhongguo' -- subject(s): Confucian Philosophy, Philosophy, Confucian
Jiadong Zheng has written: 'Duan lie zhong de chuan tong' -- subject(s): Chinese Philosophy, Confucian Philosophy, Philosophy, Chinese, Philosophy, Confucian
Yes, that is true. The civil service exams were an important part of Confucian philosophy and ancient Chinese society. Passing these exams was one way for individuals to climb the ranks in government and was based on merit rather than family connections.
I would say Ancient China, because there is no actual known philosopher from Ancient Rome