In the field of philosophy, Confucius is one of the renowned philosophers which by the way

he is Chinese and asian which for me personally is amazing because aside that I am a asian,
filipino in particular, we all know that great philosopher and great teacher are usually came
from if not greek which is in europe that includes british philosopher and if not all most of
them are white race. This confucius for me is a very interesting person especially when we
talk about philosophy. He has been greatly influenced obviously by the Chinese people , with
his great thoughts, ideas and philosophy in life but undeniably, it influenced Asia and even
the whole world.

We all know of his famous philosophy in life which I caught " Do not do unto others what you
don't want others do unto you. On the other hand on this particular topic or teaching of
Confucius about Filial piety 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶ℎ𝑢𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶ℎ𝑢 𝑜𝑟 conscientiousness and altruism which
describe the root of humanity as explained. According to Confucius Filial Piety simply means
respect and reverence of parents. It is about the child's attitudes towards his parents. This
classic teaching is indeed a fundamental core value of humanity. For me as a Filipino, I can
say that the Filipino family is founded on this belief as well. When you ask elders, lolo, lola
even our parents, they really give emphasis on respecting and reverence. Not only to the
parents but also to the elders as well. We have these costumes for example, a very basic
show of respect to the elders by saying Po and even mano po, these are clear indications of a
filipino family culture that passed down through generations.

Back on what Confucius said, that filial piety is the root of humanity is indeed true. As we all
know, in every society the family is the small unit of community. In other words, the melting
pot of core values is in the very family itself. That is why when Confucius says, having respect
and reverence to the parents by the child or children is equitable to the society as a whole.
Why? If you have this kind of family, in a certain community, there will be a harmonious and
a functioning community because as the child is being trained in home , if he has respect and
reverence to his parents, when he grow up and start a build a life in the society he or she will
be a better functioning person. He has respect in order, laws, rules, costume, government
officials, rulers, etc.

Now, there is something that Confucius mentions about gen as a particular virtue. It predates
Confucianism by talking about a virtue which is the kindness of the ruler towards his subjects.
Now what confucius did according to this article of Gerardo T. Tacdoro, he adapted this kind
of belief, the gen but in a different perspective. What he means by that is for Confucius, Gen
is not only a kindness of a ruler in his subject but in his new teaching Gen is a general virtue
used in a broader sense in compassing ethical ideals which includes all the desirable qualities
of a man. In other words, a man of character, that is Gen. According to Confucius, a man with
Gen establishes his own character or in other words, builds up his own character. On the
other hand also, he seeks to establish others as well. In other words, the golden rule of a man
is that he seeks not only himself but he also thinks on what he can contribute to others and
to the community, that is a man of Gen.

According to the article also that Gen is expressed in terms of Chung and Chu or
consciencetiousness or altruism. Chung or Conscientiousness means full development of
one's mind and Chu or altruism means the extension of that mind to others. The articles also
describe that Chung is the way of heaven whereas Chu is the way of man. This teaching
simply emphasizes the aspect of development of one's mind or character in motivation of
benefiting others as well in the process, that is the relationship of conscientiousness and
altruism. Now when you really think about it, this Filial Piety, Gen, Chung and Chu are like a
wave of rope that binds together that holds the end goal. Why? Let me break it down, once a
person or a child is trained of being respectful to his parents which what filial piety is, he or
she is now ready for self development which is Gen or a man of character which eventually
when he is in full capacity and functioning person with character he or she now can help or
contribute to the society for the beneficials of others, and that is conscientiousness and
altruism is. This is very true because that's what we are all striving for. As Filipinos, we are
not all perfect, whether in family or individual aspect, but that is what the end goal is. That is
what our parents are trying and striving to teach us, giving their best example in order for us
to be a better person in relation to the community and society. May we all achieve our full
potential and be a useful person not only to the family but to the others as well.