But what the Communists mean by harmony is a society where there’s no dissent of party rule. In Confucian thinking, it means something very different. It’s about a society where everyone fulfills their responsibilities and creates a harmonious situation where the whole country prospers. read more
This structured society was based on work/effort given by the social class. For example- The merchants were at the bottom of this system even though many were wealthy, they didn't labor like farmers did. Confucius made another impact on society by creating a school. read more