What relationship is Confucianism most based on?

Answer 1

There are five relationships that Confucianism designates as the way things should be done in social life. It is worth noting that the family is the central unit in Confucianism and 3/5 relationships deal with the family.

1. father and son (loving / reverential)
2. elder brother and younger brother (gentle / respectful)
3. husband and wife (good / listening)
4. older friend and younger friend (considerate / deferential)
5. ruler and subject (benevolent / loyal)

Of these, the relationship between father and son is the most important.

Answer 2

Confucianism is based on five relationships that are governed by il, or propriety:

1. Ruler and subject
2. Father and son
3. Husband and wife
4. Oldest son and younger brothers
5. Elders and juniors (friends)

Shu, or reciprocity, is seen in the five relationships as follows:

1. Benevolence in rulers, loyalty in ministers and subjects
2. Kindness in the father, filial piety in the son
3. Righteous behavior in the husband, obedience in the wife
4. Gentility in the oldest son, humility and respect in the younger siblings
5. Humane consideration in elders, deference in juniors.

Answer 3

parent and child

Answer 4

Man's relationship with his fellow man.

Answer 5

Parent and