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What influence did Confucius have on the lives and society of the Chinese people?

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The influence Confucius have on the lives and society of the Chinese people are determined. A reference is provided to aid in the understanding of the question.

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Confucius brought Confucianism into the lives of the Chinese people. While it was not really thought of a religion due to its lack of afterlife, it did teach the Chinese a certain way of life and a certain way of thinking about their surroundings. Confucianism taught people that the government existed for the benefit of the ...

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