amentally good, and should
draw upon this goodness to strive towards the three principles mentioned above. This is done through education, self-reflection and discipline (Zukeran, 1996-2008). It is therefore clear that the basis of Confucianism, as mentioned above, focuses on social roles and relationships. It is a fundamentally horizontal rather than vertical principle. As such, Confucius identifies five important relationships, where certain attitudes must be maintained for optimal social harmony and order. According to Zukeran, these are:
1) In the relationship between father and sun, the former should display kindness and the latter obedient devotion. 2) In the relationship between brothers, the elder should display gentility and the younger respect. 3) In the relationship between the husband and wife, the former should be righteous and the latter obedience. 4) Elders should be human
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