In many significant ways, belief systems have impacted the lives of people around the world. One example of a belief system is Confucianism. Confucianism originated during the Zhou dynasty in China by a man called Confucius. The teachings of Confucius encouraged people to follow a code of moral conduct and have high respect for elders and authority. It also emphasized that the group is more important then individual welfare. These teachings by Confucius affected its …showed first 75 words of 596 total…

…showed last 75 words of 596 total…very orderly and peaceful; the people were highly educated also. Confucius greatly emphasized the need for respect, and on education to help benefit the government that would overall benefit society itself. With a strong society, people will be enjoying a peaceful era, with no riots and corruptions. Due to the main beliefs of society, this philosophy or way of life, had endured a very long time around the world, mostly in the areas in Asia.