TY - JOUR T1 - Confucius (551-479B.C.) and His Philosophy on Education, Society and Politics AU - , 1Mohammad Jahirul Quiyum AU - , 2A.H.M. Salimullah JO - Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences VL - 3 IS - 6 SP - 880 EP - 888 PY - 2005 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1683-8831 DO - pjssci.2005.880.888 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=pjssci.2005.880.888 KW - Confucius KW -wisdom KW -virtue KW -justice KW -ruler KW -superior man AB - Confucius was a philosopher of contemplative and farsighted thought. His outstanding contribution is obviously marked in the history of human thought and civilization. Confucius emphasized on the moral values to establish a disciplined and stable society while there was prevailing a chaotic condition in social and political life of China. He thought that customs, traditions and formalities are the most significant factors in establishing discipline and good governance in a society and he disclosed the concept of a ruler with principles, efficiency, honesty and justice. It is Confucius who introduced the concept of a moral state and a disciplined society. Confucianism had appeared as the most influential doctrine or ideal in the history of Chinese life before the very beginning of Christian era. The doctrine apparently influenced the Chinese thought and ideals including education, society, administration, governance and behavior of individuals. Since ancient period, Confucian ideology has been playing a very profound and significant role on personal life, social organizations, government and administration in China and other Confucian states. This article aims to explore and to review Confucius and His philosophy. ER -