An Investigation about Education as Envisioned by Confucius and Its Implications for Contemporary Moral Education
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https://doi.org/10.11594/ijmaber.04.12.03Keywords:
Confucius, moral education, pedagogical assumption, Theory from ConfuciusAbstract
This study investigates Confucius' views on education and their rel-evance in the 4.0 era. Confucius is known as "the great model teach-er for centuries" for his dedication to education and his thoughts regarding its role, purpose, substance, and teaching techniques. Con-fucius founded Confucianism. Confucius felt education should be a right for everyone, not just the affluent. "No class difference in school" quickly transforms people's educational views. It makes formal schooling possible for most individuals. The idea of Confu-cius is innovative because people from all backgrounds desire jus-tice and equality in education. However, a synthesis of Confucius' education concepts based on past research adds to the literature on educational philosophy. Confucius's thoughts help people world-wide understand the incredible education ideas that have ever de-veloped in moral education. The results of this research can be guid-ed and affect modern educational authorities and policymakers.Downloads
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