| Confucian Thought and Ideals |
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| • | Confucius
thought that superior |
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| men should rule
to serve the |
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| interests and
welfare society. |
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| • | In return the
common people |
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| should respect
and support their |
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| ruler’s superior
status. |
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| • | Social harmony
depended upon |
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| everyone
accepting their social |
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| place. |
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| • | Society was held
together by |
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| personal ties of
loyalty and |
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| obedience. |
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