Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Confucianism"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Confucianism \Con*fu"cian*ism\, n.
The political morality taught by Confucius and his disciples,
which forms the basis of the Chinese jurisprudence and
education. It can hardly be called a religion, as it does not
inculcate the worship of any god. --S. W. Williams.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
Confucianism
n : the teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity;
high value given to learning and to devotion to family
(including ancestors); peace; justice; influenced the
traditional culture of China [syn: {Confucianism}]
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