Confucius sought to return a chaotic and politically corrupt China to its ancient ways, and developed teachings governing family relationships and obligations of ruler and ruled. This collection of short programs explores Confucius' life, the development of his philosophy and its impact on ancient China.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 20, 2014. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Introduction: Confucius in Ancient China (0:39) -- Hundred Schools of Thought (1:38) -- Confucius' Early Life (1:30) -- Teaching and Political Career (1:33) -- Exile and Frustration (1:20) -- Duties Under Confucianism (1:57) -- Influence of Confucianism (1:10) -- Additional Resources: Confucius in Ancient China (0:27) -- Woman's Role in Confucian China (3:05) -- Marriage in Ancient China (0:20) -- Boys and Girls in Ancient China (1:56) -- Foot-Binding (1:24) -- Additional Resources: Confucius in Ancient China (0:15).