What influence did Confucius' thoughts have on ancient China?

1. Confucius was a great thinker, politician, educator and founder of Confucianism in ancient China. His theory has not only influenced the development process of China for thousands of years, but also profoundly influenced the thinking and behavior patterns of everyone in China, and has become the theoretical basis of the oriental personality and psychology. Confucian culture founded by Confucius is extensive and profound, which constitutes the mainstream and foundation of China traditional culture and still plays a huge positive role in today's social life.

2. China culture with Confucianism as the main body is the only culture in ancient human culture that has never been interrupted and continues to this day. It covers a wide area, forming a vast and densely populated country. Before the mid-Ming Dynasty, the development level of economy, science and technology, culture and education in China was among the highest in the world, which promoted the development of world civilization in many aspects.

3. Confucius and early Confucian scholars often mentioned the concept of "adult". Confucius emphasized "benevolence". In his view, benevolence is the premise of being a man and the basic requirement of adults. Children who are not sensible are natural people, not "adults" with social obligations and sense of responsibility. In the adult ceremony, through solemn ceremony, you can meet the elders with status and prestige, listen to their teachings, and let teenagers realize that they are entering a new stage of life.

4. Confucian culture, represented by Confucius, can still spread overseas without relying on force or government political background, and radiate to neighboring countries with great humanistic spirit-benevolence, benevolence, harmony and moderation, forming a huge Confucian cultural circle. This fully shows that Confucius thought has had a great influence not only on Chinese civilization, but also on world culture.