first point to be understood about Confucianism is that it is not a religion. Confucianism is an ethical system. However‚ it does have religious traits (Chiyun 337). The Confucianist accepts the existence of a supreme being. Similar to how Christians accept the existence of a God. The trait of mercy and love is commonly held by Buddhism and Confucianism. Confucianist’s belief in prayer is just the same as a Christian or a Buddhist. The difference of Confucianism in relation to being a religion is
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In the other hand‚ Japan does not have any ideas like Confucianism and legalism‚ but they believe that their emperor is divine but they are not active in the government. There are officials that carry out orders for the emperor and later in the history of Japan Samurai have their own military base and when there is a problem that happen to Japan they are the ones that could make the decision. “There are both people who have quick intelligence‚ and those who must withdraw and take time to think things
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CONFUCIANISM REPORT KAS2 FOUNDER: Kong Qui or K’ung Fu-tzu or better known as Confucius was born August 27‚ 551 B.C. in Tuo‚ China (during Zhou Dynasty‚ Feudal Era). [1] In the Analects‚ he is said to be born in an aristocratic family but there are those who claim that he was born into poverty. Believes in Taosm but does not teach about his faith. Some say that he is not the founder of Confucianism due to Confucius awareness that he himself is only a transmitter of his teachings which has
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actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state” and the definition of Confucianism states; “the system of ethics‚ education‚ and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples‚ stressing love for humanity‚ ancestor worship‚ reverence for parents‚ and harmony in thought and conduct.” Confucianism and Communism has been a long term clash throughout history. However‚ Confucianism and Communism do share some common ground with the beliefs of respecting their elders/ancestors
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a variety of methods – Confucianism‚ Daoism‚ and Legalism to name a few. Each philosophy had its own set of rules of how people should act both in public and privately. The overall goal of each philosophy was to set a standard of acceptable living that would ensure harmony and success for the society. However‚ each was different and thus had different results. The best way for the people of China to succeed in a harmonious‚ respectable society occurred when both Confucianism and Legalism were combined
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Confucianism and Taoism have contrasting views on both religion and politics. However‚ they stem from a similar goal and have similar beliefs. Confucianism is mainly centered around virtue and ethics as a means to an ordered society and believes that an ordered society is what people should strive for. Taoism‚ on the other hand‚ focuses on the individual life in relation to the Tao‚ or "way of nature." Both are considered philosophies and not religions and acknowledge a path that a person should
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The Historical Context and Accuracy Regarding the Characters in Alan Moore and Kevin O’ Neill’s: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. 19th century fiction can be considered to be some of the most treasured and classic literature of all time. The stories are filled with exciting plotlines and memorable characters that we still enjoy today. Some famous 19th century fictitious novels include: Allan Quartermain by H. Rider Haggard‚ Dracula by Bram Stoker‚ The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells‚ The Strange
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There was a huge revival of Confucianism in the Song dynasty. Confucian teachings were central to the public service examination system‚ the identity of the scholars‚ the family system‚ and political discourse. Confucianism had changed over the centuries since the death of Confucius in 479 B.C. Confucius’s teachings that were recorded by his followers in the Analects‚ were still a big guide‚ as were the texts that came to be called the Confucian classics‚ which had poetry‚ historical records‚ moral
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P.3 Chp. 10 Chang’an: City in the Wei Valley in eastern China. It became the capital of the Qin and early Han Empires. Its main featres were imitated in the cities and towns that sprang up throughout the Han Empire. Mahayana Buddhism: “Great Vehicle” branch of Buddhism ollowed in China‚Japan‚ and Central Asia. The focus is on reverence for Buddha and for bodhisattvas‚ enlightened persons who have postponed nirvana to help others attain enlightenment. Kamakura Shogunate: The first
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Confucianism and filial virtue Confucianism is a complex philosophy invented by Confucius during the 5th century BCE‚ which includes social‚ moral‚ philosophical‚ political and religious thoughts that dominated the culture of East Asia. Confucianism does not advocate specific religious practices or rituals in its teachings but teaches the people to adopt ethics behaviors to live in harmony. The most important of its virtues is probably the filial virtue that characterizes‚ still nowadays
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