What are the five Cardinal Virtues taught by Confucius?

Question

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Answer 1

Two thousand years ago, Confucius taught the ideals represented by the five cardinal virtues of:

benevolence,

righteousness,

propriety,

wisdom,

faithfulness.

Answer 2

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1 - Ren is the virtue of benevolence, charity, and humanity;



2 - Yi, of honesty and uprightness;

(Yì may be broken down into zhong, , doing one's best, conscientiousness, loyalty; and

shù, , reciprocity, altruism, consideration for others, and Confucius’ early version of the Golden Rule, “what you don't want yourself, don't do to others.")

3 - Zhi, knowledge;

4 - Xin, the virtue of faithfulness and integrity

5 - Li, correct behavior, or propriety, good manners, politeness, ceremony, worship

Answer 3

i don't know but i heard he was a crock that almost everything he said was proved to be wrong!