For centuries, the human race has been seeking answers to the seemingly fundamental questions of life. Why are we here, who placed us where we are and what is the purpose that we are meant to fulfill are all questions that have been debated and dissected by intellects and philosophers alike. Despite...

It seems hard to believe that a philosophy that began 2500 years ago is still the dominant influence on a major modern power. Nevertheless, that is the role that Confucianism has played in China. Confucianism affects individual morality, the roles of family members, the roles of individual in s...