Katie Taylor, World History Period 2 November 10, 2013
Thoughts and Reflections On: "The Indifference of Confucius"
The Riddle of Creations
Confucius was a notable Chinese scholar who's lessons and believes are still remembered and sometimes used today. Confucius unlike other vagrant scholars was not seeking power, but instead simply wanted to improve the Chinese government. although he tried to earn himself a government position he ultimately failed. Despite his failure to be recognized by the Chinese government his teachings were used for over 2000 years and became a part of the traditional Chinese family beliefs. Confucius was focused towards living in the present and his believes were based on morals. He strongly believed in harmony in all aspects of life and he believed you could achieve this harmony by following the five relationships and education was also extremely important to him. 
Although many follow Confucianism, it should not be mistaken as a religion because it is simply a secular set of teachings and values. In fact Confucius was not much for religion, he believed there was a creator but Confucius was indifferent toward the creation of the universe, cosmogony, metaphysics and many aspects of religion. He strongly believed people could solve problems by there ancestry and personal experiences. Confucius believed that heaven and earth became the yin yang and then the yin yang became the four seasons.
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