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Confucianism

Confucianism was a system of beliefs that focused on morals, education, and a strict order in government and society. The Confucianism philosophy was introduced to Japan from China by way of Korea in the early Medieval Period. The Tokugawa shoguns embraced these values to enhance their power and authority. Below are some beliefs of Confucian:
•Emphasizes the relationship between human beings rather than the idea of a god or higher supernatural being. Each person has a distinct role in society.
•Believes the past is important.
•Stresses objective reasoning as the basis of learning.The influence of Confucian beliefs and values had far-reaching effects on the worldview of Edo Japan:
•The Tokugawa shoguns ruled in a caring manner; in return, the people were expected to be loyal and carry out the functions that were expected of their class within the hierarchical society.
•The importance of the past and long-held traditions were recorded by many writers in Japanese history.
•Confucian ideals meshed with Buddhism, which was introduced to Japan in the 6th century.
•The Shinto religion, which developed in Japan, emphasized the importance of ancestors.
•Schools were set up to follow a form of studying based on observation and questioning. 
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