Junzi: According to the teachings of Confucius, the junzi was essentially the ideal man or role model for society or a master of human social interaction.
Jen (ren): The jen represents the goal of an accomplished human being, which is the perfected practice of social interaction keeping in mind the principles of empathy and compassion to fellow human beings.
Jenli: The jenli is the pursuit of the accomplishment of social duty in society and its relationships
Li Ji (Li Chi): This work is part of the Confucian canon and translates into The Book of Rights and introduces the concept of li.
Li: The li is the internalized principle of correctness and propriety (appropriateness/conformity). The li has to do with proper practice of rituals and formalities within society and ceremonies.
Mozi( Mo Tzu): As the founder of Mohist philosophy, he advocated universal, brotherly love. To him, brotherly love meant equal sharing of necessities throughout all of society.
Mohists: Mohists are followers of Mozi and his ideas and arose as a challenge to Confucianism. Confucians disagreed with the Mohists on universal love as Confucians believed in special love between family.
Mengzi (Mencius): A later disciple of Confucius from the 4th century BCE who believed in the intrinsic goodness of mankind's nature. Mengzi believed in free individual will as well as the emotional side of mankind. Even though his ideas were opposed by Hsun Tzu, Confucians later came to accept Mencius's ideas for their primary doctrine.
Mao Zedong: Zedong was a Marxist leader in China who overthrew the Nationalists to form the People's Republic of China in 1949. Maoists opposed Confucianism, denouncing it as reactionary and backward and proceeding to stifle Confucian teachings.
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