Question

Which are basic teachings of Confucianism? Choose all answers that are correct. A. Each person is born into a particular section of society and stays there for life. B. The most important relationship in society is that of the parent and child. C. People should treat others the way they would like others to treat them. D. Following the Eightfold Path of right living and right thinking will lead to happiness.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. An important value of Confucian ethics is collectivism, understood as “Don't do unto others what you don't want done unto you.”, which assimilates a type of agricultural configuration, where there is a dependence on social relationships for a life in community and group activities for survival and prosperity.