Confucius lived in a time of violence and suffering. Elites and merchants ruled the world (seeking wealth and power). He responded by looking back to ancient writings and beliefs from peaceful societies. The rest of his life was spent teaching the path to peace.
Here we are 2400 years later facing similar problems. Are the teachings of Confucius still applicable? Here is what he said: * A families love is worth more than wealth and power. * Respect elders and others. Treat others as we would like to be treated. * Education and ritual (cultural habits?) are the tools for positive change. * Change begins with an individual and that should be the goal of education (developing the superior person not job training). His teachings include lots of detailed guidance which may not fit todays world very well, but the basic ideas have been rediscovered over and over. Most religions and deep thinkers accept these ideas. Can we prove these ideas work? If they do work then why are they ignored? jeff
