while Eastern cultures favor a more community-centered ethic of virtue (Wong 1984). There is no universal ethic. In particular‚ it is recognized that the Western thinker Aristotle and his virtue ethic strongly resembles that of the Eastern thinker Confucius. This similarity suggests that a universal virtue ethic may already exist in the form of a powerful shared strand of moral thinking. When we adopt a virtue ethics perspective‚ we discover that East and West are always potentially meeting insofar
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"By nature men are pretty much alike‚ it is learning and practice that set them apart." This quote by Confucius has been entrenched in the people of China’s minds. Chinese lives revolved around Confucian teachings and beliefs. Confucian ideas and beliefs would come to shape the Chinese government. In addition‚ Confucian ideas would dominate Chinese society‚ and governed the Chinese’s way of life. Then in 1949‚ the Communists swept into Beijing‚ and took power. The leader of the Communists‚ Mao Zedong
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Confucius believed that by governing a state with law and punishment there will indeed be less wrongdoing but they will have no sense of guilt or shame that comes with the consequences. To govern a state by having high moral standards‚ the people will have guilt and shame when it comes to any wrongdoing and the people will eventually self-correct themselves. So essentially‚ in Confucius times‚ less governing is more. Confucius practiced filial piety which means
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(道德經)‚ comprised of his thoughts. Laozi stated that Dao (道)‚ meaning way‚ is the way of harmonizing with nature. Humans are only a small aspect in the world‚ so they are not the most important aspects of the world. Later in the 5th century B.C.‚ Confucius (孔夫子) tried to develop harmonization between people in order to restore peace to China. He advanced the concept of filial piety‚ respect for one’s elders‚ and the ways in which people should behave.
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rative religin Agnosticism Literally meaning "not know"; a position asserting that the existence of God cannot be proven. Animism From the Latin anima‚ meaning "spirit‚" "soul‚" "life force"; a worldview common among oral religions (religions with no written scriptures) that sees all elements of nature as being filled with spirit or spirits. Atheism Literally meaning "not God"; a position asserting that there is no God or gods. Deconstruction A technique‚ pioneered by Jacques Derrida‚
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Neo-Confucianism Throughout China’s history‚ the philosophy bestowed by Confucius has provided a life structure for the people of China. The works of this great philosopher have managed to entwine with the people‚ and has survived the countless rise and fall of multiple dynasties. This is not to say the acceptance of the philosophies has been stagnant. On the contrary‚ along the way the Confusion philosophies have been shaped‚ molded and influenced by other religions and thought processes‚
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not need to be publicized by preaching. 2，Confucius’ ideas of Dao focus more on ourselves‚ but Laozi’s Dao is more receptive‚ including the rules of everything in the universe. “An educated gentleman cannot but be resolute and broad—minded‚ for he has taken up a heavy responsibility and a long course. Is it not a heavy responsibility which is to practice benevolence? Is it not a long course‚ which will end only with his death?” (The Analects) Confucius thinks that no matter how difficult it is‚
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stressed the importance of education because ignorance limited efficiency in rule. Confucius believed that the wise were capable of reflecting on their and their ancestors actions creating a peaceful ruling. In most cases‚ philosopher kings rarely repeat the mistakes from previous generations and focus on changing the world for the better. Philosophers are known to be moral and intellectual‚ which both Plato and Confucius believe the most important traits of a ruler. Philosopher kings are
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Comparing and Contrasting Confucianism and Legalism During the late Zhou Dynasty in China‚ war and social changes were disrupting the old ways of life. In order to restore social order‚ philosophers like Confucius developed Confucianism and Hanfeizi created Legalism. These philosophies have benefited China’s society and many beliefs were used in future generations. Both Confucianism and Legalism influenced the lives of its followers and the society
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Independent Research Project – Religions of Ancient Origin “Assess the religions role in society and how it affects the lives of individuals and the community” Lao Tzu founded the religion of Taoism in ancient China. In the long history of China the religious cultures have developed into an important part of Chinese traditional beliefs and culture. Taoism was a main religion that had great influence in the thinking of Chinese people as well as on almost every aspect in political‚ economic and
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