Essay on The Culture and History of China - 1656 Words

Over the last 3000 years, China has had many inspirational leaders who have greatly influenced Chinas economy, literature, and philosophy. Not only have each one of Chinas 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 Chinas 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†¦show more content†¦When the people of China were amazed by his well written and idealistic books, the words spread of Confucius’ great works of literature, which meant that more people would begin following Confucius. In one of h is novels titled â€Å"The Classic of History,† Confucius not only discusses from a literal standpoint about the history of China, but he also discusses the religious and philosophical aspect of Chinese history. This brought many priests and religious leaders from all around China to follow and understand the literature of Confucius. From a modern standpoint, the ancient and influential Confucian literature is still being read and more modern Chinese writers such as Sung-Yat-Sen, Liang Sou-Ming, Chin Yue-Ling still followed the ideas of Confucius’ writing. They believed that the ideas of the Confucian texts were very inspirational and influential as they began to use his style of writing as well as the basis of his ideas to start their writing. It is remarkable how the writing of a man who lived over 3000 years ago can still be inspiring people today in China to cherish literature and be amazed by his books. Confucius has had many major impacts on the philosophy of ancient and modern China which are shown through his significant theories and ideas. His ideas are what define the philosophy of ancient China as they introduce a new philosophical perspective to people. Confucius’ impact on Chinese philosophy began when heShow MoreRelatedChinese Medicine And China History And Eastern Culture929 Words   |  4 PagesThe Chinese medicine is related to china history and eastern culture. Every culture has its own idea about creation of universe and human being. Chinese has a basic theory for human creation that included the human’s physiology and the human’s substance. The theory of five substances depends on five elements that related to all physiologic activity of human. One of them is Qi. 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