Philosopher

Confucius

An ancient Chinese philosopher, Confucius created an ethic based on virtue, social harmony, and respect for hierarchies and traditions, shaping Chinese culture, morality, and politics for millennia.

551–479 a.C.

Portrait: Confucius — Wikimedia Commons / Wikipédia

Profile across the 12 axes

How Confucius positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Strong - Unitary

Federal 26%

Unitary 74%

Representation

Strong - Autocracy

Democracy 23%

Autocracy 78%

Power

Leaning - Security

Security 69%

Liberty 31%

Immigration

Strong - Assimilation

Assimilation 74%

Multiculturalism 26%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist

Militarist 34%

Pacifist 66%

Intervention

Balanced

Non-interventionist 55%

Nationalist 45%

Economy

Leaning - Public

Public 59%

Private 41%

Control

Leaning - Planning

Planning 69%

Free market 31%

Trade

Leaning - Protectionism

Protectionism 66%

Globalism 34%

Religion

Balanced

Irreligious 49%

Religious 51%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist

Progressive 24%

Traditionalist 76%

Technology

Leaning - Biology

Technology 34%

Biology 66%

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