Confucius Educational Philosophy and Implication for Contemporary Nigerian University Students

Abstract

In recent times, Nigerian University students have been facing many moral and academic challenges during their learning endeavors. Therefore, this paper focuses on addressing these challenges and helping Nigerian students to be more ethical and moral when engaging in academic activities. The study employed the Confucius educational philosophy to frame the analysis and discussion. Methodically, the study adopted a review of secondary data, which involves “The Analects,” as the embodiment of Confucian ideas, which include self-reflection, lifelong learning, and the promotion of harmony. The results indicate that Nigerian students should contemplate their behavior in accordance with the principles of Confucius. The study determined that to enhance students' academic excellence and moral and ethical standards, university management, instructors, and students should base their actions on Confucius's teachings.