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The Culture and History of China

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Over the last 3000 years, China has had many inspirational leaders who have greatly influenced China's economy, literature, and philosophy. Not only have each one of China's historical and contemporary leaders had an impact on China as a nation, but many of their ideas have flourished throughout literature which has allowed other countries around the world to attain those ideas and learn from them. One of China’s great leaders whose ideas, theories and philosophical ponderings have had a great impact on China's ancient and modern day societies is Master Confucius. Confucius has inspired the literature of modern and ancient China through important books which are still being read by Chinese authors today. Moreover, Confucius has had many achievements which have revolutionized philosophy in contemporary China through his philosophy of “The Five Relationships” which teach us truth to being human. Lastly, Confucius has had a major influence over religion throughout China's ancient age, as his religion known as Confucianism, is still being pursued today by many people in China. Confucius is evidently one of the most significant and important people ever to exist in ancient China.

Throughout his prosperous life, Confucius has had a substantial effect on modern and historical Chinese literature. His books and unique writing style have inspired countless numbers of people across China to become writers and adopt the same writing style as himself. His biggest impact on Chinese literature was when he wrote his 4 books; The Great Learning, The classic Of History, Analects of Confucius and The Mencius. These books written by Confucius have had such great influences on CHinese literature because they inspired humans mental...

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