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What is Confucianism and how did it originate?

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Is Confucianism a religion, a philosophy, or both?

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What are the core teachings of Confucianism?

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What is Ren (benevolence) and why is it central to Confucian ethics?

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What is Li (ritual propriety) and how does it shape social behavior?

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What is Xiao (filial piety) and how does it influence family relationships?

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What is the role of the Junzi (ideal person) in Confucian thought?

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What are the Five Relationships and how do they structure social order?

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How does Confucianism view the proper conduct of rulers and government?

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What is the significance of the Analects in Confucianism?

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What is the Doctrine of the Mean and how does it guide moral conduct?

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How does Confucianism address the concept of justice?

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What role does education and self-cultivation play in Confucianism?

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How does Confucianism incorporate ritual and ceremony in daily life?

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What is the importance of ancestor worship in Confucian practice?

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How has Confucianism influenced Chinese culture and society?

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How does Confucianism differ from Daoism and Buddhism?

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What is the Confucian view on gender roles and family hierarchy?

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How has Confucianism evolved in modern times?

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Can Confucian ethics be applied universally in a multicultural world?

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