A 63-year-old man, childless. He married a girl of 17 years old and gave birth to a son, thus changing the world?

The old man's son is Confucius, who really changed the world. Confucius' Confucianism not only influenced China for thousands of years, but also had a certain influence on the world.

I. The Birth of Confucius

The old man's name is Brother Kong. He is an aristocrat of Lu. Before Confucius was born, Kongge had nine daughters and one son. Unfortunately, his son has been disabled since childhood and is destined to be the heir.

Kong Ge married Yan Zheng at the age of 63 17 in order to get an excellent heir. When Kongo was 69 years old, Yan Zheng gave birth to a son, Confucius, the greatest thinker and educator in ancient China.

Second, the influence of Confucius on China.

Confucius and his Confucianism played an important role in promoting the development of politics, education and culture in ancient China. Since the Han Dynasty, under the circumstance of Confucianism's exclusive respect, the Rites of Zhou advocated by Confucius further concentrated the imperial power in the hands of the rulers and avoided the disintegration of the country. In education, his concept of "teaching students in accordance with their aptitude" not only influenced many teachers, but also benefited many students.

Third, the influence of Confucius in the world.

Confucius' Confucianism also plays an important role in the world. Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, North Korea and other countries have been deeply influenced by Confucianism for thousands of years. For example, in Japan, The Book of Rites and The Analects of Confucius are compulsory subjects, and there are countless Confucius temples in Vietnam.

The influence of Confucianism on Europe cannot be ignored. Many famous thinkers and philosophers adore Confucius, such as Voltaire, General and Hegel. Their works are also influenced by Confucianism. Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit is integrated with Confucianism.

Nowadays, with the establishment of Confucius Institutes in various countries around the world, Confucius and his Confucianism have spread all over the world and are known by more and more people.