very effective government. This government pushes individuals to show respect to their elders and concern for those in lower social levels. Obedience and loyalty to one’s family and ancestors‚ good service and manners are expected at all times. Confucius said: “ I don’t worry about not having a good position; I worry about the means I use to gain position. I don’t worry about being unknown; I seek to be known in the right way.” it stressed good conduct and careful thought in all things and enveloped
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Asian Religions Confucianism Confucius discusses the idea of ren or “co-humanity” within the texts of The Analects. Ren is one of the most important virtues you can have according to Confucianism. This virtue very much translates into family loyalty‚ ritual virsuosity‚ and conduct of society; these things‚ in part‚ make up someone’s ren. Ren starts at the most basic level such as loyalty to your family‚ then to the rituals you carry out‚ and also to how you act within a society. Also in Confucian
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Buddhism. The scholar must have been a follower of Buddhism and wanted to help spread his beliefs for others to enjoy (Doc. 3). While this scholar attacked confucianism in an indirect way‚ Zong Mi‚ a Buddhist scholar‚ explained that no one was wrong. Confucius‚ Laozi‚ and Buddha
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Buddhism originated in India in the sixth century B.C.E. and was brought to China by the first century C.E. Overtime‚ many Chinese people converted to Buddhism‚ especially after the fall of the Han dynasty. During the Era of Division between 220 C.E. and 570 C.E.‚ many Confucian and Buddhist scholars viewed Buddhism as a positive‚ unifying force for China during that tough time of instability because it gave the people something to look to for hope. However‚ after 570 C.E.‚ Confucian scholars
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Analytical Summary on the essay 『Of Studies』 by Francis Bacon 11m1 121026 김정현 『Of Studies』 was written by Francis Bacon (1561~1626)‚ who is best known for his own rational analysis of data and subjects. This essay provides concise but valuable advice and knowledge on what is study and how we should utilize it. Perhaps because of Bacon’s unique style of writing‚ which was very rational‚ the ideas in this essay can be variously understood by individuals’ diverse perspectives. Especially‚ within
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results. The best way for the people of China to succeed in a harmonious‚ respectable society occurred when both Confucianism and Legalism were combined. Confucianism resulted from a Chinese philosopher named Kongfuzi (551-479 B.C.E)‚ also known as Confucius‚ becoming disheartened with the way the government ignored his ideas of how to create a just‚ harmonious society. His teachings‚ which he had passed on to his followers/students‚ include the Analects. It is within this document that he tried to teach
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of viewing history to be to view history as a continuous stream as opposed to solitary confined moments in time. Lü notes that history must be viewed as the continued record of organic growth and change in Lü Donglai wenji. Zheng Qiao claims that Confucius’ credibility as a notable sage lie in his ability to view history as an entirety and the stream that makes it up as opposed to Ban Gu who compartmentalized history by narrowing on one topic‚ or as he literally puts it in Tongzhi‚ “Ban Gu wrote the
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Looking back on the first civilizations of China provides a reflection of modern Chinese and East Asian societies. According to mythology‚ Chinese civilization was created by Pangu and ruled by “legendary sage emperors Yao and Shun and other culture heroes.” (Timeline) This was followed by the Five Emperors and the Three Sovereigns‚ according to “Records of the Grand Historian” The Earthly Sovereign‚ The Heavenly Sovereign‚ and The Human Sovereign. (Timeline) The “First recorded Chinese dynasty
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with Questions (DBQs) SELECTION FROM THE XUNZI: “HUMAN NATURE IS EVIL” Introduction Xunzi (Xun Qing‚ or Xun Kuang: c. 310-c. 219 BCE) lived at the very end of the Zhou dynasty. Like Mencius‚ he was an advocate and interpreter of the teachings of Confucius. Living a generation after Mencius‚ Xunzi lived through the final‚ brutal wars which ended with the state of Qin absorbing and unifying all the Chinese feudal states. Xunzi was a widely traveled scholar‚ teacher‚ and official. Document Excerpts
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roles in allowing Judge Dee to work effectively. Without all three‚ he would have not been successful in his cases. The first of these philosophies is Confucianism. Confucianism is based off of the teachings of the famous Chinese philosopher Confucius‚ and it places heavy emphasis filial piety‚ or respect to one’s elders and ancestors. It also stresses proper relationships and order within society and within families. Education is also valued in Confucian beliefs‚ and these beliefs play a big
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