What ideas does Confucianism advocate?

Taking "benevolence" as the core of the theory, using dialectics of the mean as the thinking method, emphasizing blood and family ethics, reproducing worldly achievements, emphasizing practical rationality, and emphasizing moral cultivation. In terms of the view of heaven, Confucianism advocates "fearing destiny and fearing the words of saints". At the same time, it talks about the worship of gods and places supernatural beliefs in a subordinate position to real human affairs.

In terms of historical outlook, it advocates "faithfulness and love for the past", always trying to restore the "Rites of Zhou Gong", and regards the protection of the laws and cultural relics of the three generations as its sacred mission. At the same time, it does not exclude those who do not conform to the trend of the times. It is the customs and government decrees with appropriate modifications.

In terms of self-cultivation and governance, it has designed a complete set of plans for developing personality and stabilizing the country from small to large, from near to far, providing a practical way to consolidate the political and religious system.