The Five Philosophies Of Confucianism

Quiz #2
• The Five Philosophies o Confucianism
 Founded by Kung Fu Tzu (Confucius)
 Emphasized the Analects
 Created a type of social philosophy
 Believed everyone was essentially the same but learning and practice distinguished them
 Referred back to a Golden Age he hoped to recapture
 Advocated development of Five Inner Virtues especially li – moral propriety and ren - humanity -- “tao”
 All society is built on the idea of filial (family) piety -- “xiao”
 Superior men – “Chun- tzu” led by example
 Noted five basic social relationships
I. Ruler and Minister – Righteousness
II. Father and Son – Affection
III. Husband and Wife – Attention to their separate functions
IV. Younger Sibling and Older Sibling – A proper order
Theravada School (orthodox, aka Hinayana or lesser vehicle)
a. 4 noble truths
b. The eightfold path
c.
1020 – 1004 BC)
 King David (c. 1004 – 965 BC)
 King Solomon (965 – 928 BC) o Kingdom splits into Israel (north) and Judah (south)
 Assyrians conquered Israel (722 BC) – 10 lost tribes
 Chaldeans conquered Judah (597 BC) – Babylonian captivity o Period of Second Temple begins after Persians conquer Chaldeans o Time of “prophets” inspire Hebrews after return o Jesus proclaims self-savior (“Christ”) s