nobility” (Ebery‚ 43). I consider the morality and structure of Confucianism to be a great strength. I believe that filial piety is important for family harmony and respecting your superiors is important in order to progress in society. In addition‚ doing good for the collective is a great philosophy to have and makes you think of your actions on a greater scope than just your individual life. However‚ the weaknesses of Confucianism today is that the belief in traditional roles are not as prevalent
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25 March 2012 Words: 2400 Buddhism and Judaism: In this paper I will talk about the history‚ beliefs and traditions from two different religions. The western religion of Judaism and the eastern religion of Buddhism are the two religions‚ these two religions have some similarities and some contrasts but they also share some of their own beliefs. Buddhism is the way of life on ending suffering achievable through human’s endeavor. On the other hand‚” Buddhism is one of the world’s oldest and
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Asian Behavior and Thought 10/16/12 Study Guide 7 – Mahayana Buddhism 1. What are the four sublime states? 1. Boundless love is related to friendliness. Buddhists cultivate love that is unconditioned and unlimited‚ based on the knowledge that all are one in the ocean of love. 2. Boundless compassion is the intense fellow feeling one should have for all living beings who suffer through pain‚ anxiety‚ ignorance and illusion. 3. Sympathetic joy- moves one to seek out happiness
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In the perspective of virtue Aristotle and Confucianism are similar because both talked about the virtue is a way to guiding humanity. Aristotle have to do with more action‚ that pertains to human good not what is right. Aristotle ethical system is mostly based off of common sense‚ and moral judgment. Confucianism is build off of cardinal relationships to help elucidate the family social rules and promote social harmony. In the book it states that as a husband‚ he is responsible of taking care of
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Confucianism and Taoism Confucianism and Taoism are two Chinese are two of the Chinese popular religions. Confucianism was founded by Confucius while Taoism was founded by Laozi (Corduan‚ 2012‚ p. 398‚ 405). Both religions are founded around the same time. Confucianism and Taoism shares a lot of similarities as well as some differences. Confucianism believes in teaching moral ways for people to follow to lead a peaceful life. Confucianism believes in five relationships to assist in ways to lead
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of Han China and early India‚ Confucianism and Hinduism had similarities in actions of believers and differences in origin and ways to achieve higher social class. Ritually‚ both Confucianism and Hinduism were similar in aspects of their actions of believers. Both religions practiced the way of doing good to others. Both had special roles of people to maintain a working‚ strong government - Hinduism with dharma‚ duties one has to fulfill in his caste‚ and Confucianism with peace and respect‚ opposing
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Imagine a place where students follow acts of goodness that older students have done‚ have respect for staff‚ act kind towards all‚ and there is no fighting or bullying. If Confucianism was implemented at Evergreen Middle School‚ that could be a reality. Confucianism is one of the three main Chinese philosophies created during the Warring States Period‚ a time when rulers fought others to increase their power and land. Another philosophy created during the Warring States Period was Daoism‚ which
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Confucianism‚ Daoism‚ Legalism Confucianism‚ Daoism‚ and Legalism are all forms of different ways of thinking. These different “thought processes” are considered‚ in different ways‚ a big influence on different cultures. The differences in all of these philosophies is what makes them unique‚ they are‚ in my opinion‚ way beyond their own time period. Many people think of these as mostly religion or philosophy‚ but either may be true. This essay will present the facts associated with each of these
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Hinduism and Confucianism Confucianism and Hinduism are two well know beliefs that have been around for thousands of years. Confucianism and Hinduism both have many similarities and differences amongst themselves in relation to their philosophies‚ their beliefs‚ and several other aspects. These two beliefs that started thousands of years ago are still present in today’s society across the world. Confucianism is strong basis of life for those of Eastern Asia. The philosophies
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World Religions July 08‚ 2013 Three reasons why I believe Buddhism and Judaism are not compatible. Buddhism noted founder was simply a man born to a man and a woman. He was no spiritual deity as was the son of God (Jesus). The Buddha was rich and cared for in kingly fashion. His father was known as a great Prince who had protected
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