A Brief Summary of Confucius and His Teachings Kathy Shinn Confucianism is the complex system of moral, social, political, and religious teaching built up by Confucius and the ancient Chinese traditions. Confucianism goal is making not only the man virtuous, but also making him the man of learning and of good manners.

Confucianism has had a profound impact on ancient Chinese societies. It was once governmental policy to adopt Confucian principles in order to better oneself in society. Most people did not successfully complete the exams. Society saw education as social mobility. At the local level schools, Confucian philosophy and ethics were required of every student.