All-Under-Heaven

All-Under-Heaven

All-Under-Heaven is a Chinese Confucian term that originated approximately three thousand years ago but is still largely unknown in the Western world. The concept originated from the Zhou leaders in China, especially the Duke of Zhou, and embodies some major political ideas. These include the belief that a successful solution to the problems of world politics should revolve around a universally-accepted system instead of the use of force, and that such a system is justified politically if it consists of a political institution that benefits the people of all nations. This universal system should produce the greatest possible level of common well- being and create harmony between all nations and cultures.