APPLYING CONFUCIUS PHILOSOPHY THOUGHTS ABOUT HUMANS INTO VIETNAM SOCIETY TODAY

Abstract

In ancient Chinese philosophy, Confucius (551 - 479 BC) appeared as a philosopher with a crucial role and influence. His ideas about humans have become China of political and moral orthodox ideology during its more than 2,500-year history and influenced other countries and cultures of East Asia in general, including Vietnam in particular, until the 21st century. The article analyzes and clarifies the points of application of human thought in the philosophy of Confucius with Vietnamese society today.