of a series of reforming policies conducted by Wang. Essentially‚ the debate is denominational: Sima‚ an advocator of Confucius‚ represents the conservatives‚ and Wang represents innovationists. Wang and Sima were in fact good friends and both were erudite central government officials‚ yet they held very different political stand. Sima highly emphasizes the conservative Confucius philosophy‚ and Wang is a progressive and strive to reform economic policies. The article begins with Sima’s narrative
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on the outcome‚ and not the act itself. The issue‚ however‚ is not the outcome. Kant believes the outcome is actually irrelevant‚ because all that matters is that the intent of the action is done from duty (as cited by Ciulla‚ 2003‚ p. 100). Confucius would agree with Kant‚ that
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most venerable of ways‚ why did the great sages of the past and Confucius not practice it? In the Confucian Classics no one mentions it. Why‚ then‚ do you love the Way of the Buddha and rejoice in outlandish arts? Can the writings of the Buddha exceed the Classics and commentaries and beautify the accomplishments of the sages? His answer that the scholar received was this. “All written works need not necessarily book the words of Confucius. To compare the sages to the Buddha would be like comparing a
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LEGACY: The Origins of Civilization China: The Mandate of Heaven Film-Viewing Guide (DVD series available in Stewart Library) Neolithic: c 5000 - 2400 BCE various cultures; most significant: Yangshao (also mentioned: Longshan culture; Liangzhu culture) Shang Dynasty: c 1600 - 1050 BCE (formerly 1750 - 1045) Zhou Dynasties: c 1050 - 480 BCE (Western and Eastern Zhou dynasties) Warring States Era: c 480 - 221 BCE Qin Dynasty: 221 - 206 BCE FIRST EMPEROR
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for political‚ ethical‚ and social organization. Confucianism focuses more on human behavior. Confucius assumed that all human beings had their own way and everybody including ruler should follow their way. If one fails to follow the way then he or she could loss the mandate of the heaven. While‚ in Daoism it is believed that the true way to interpret the will of heaven is not action‚ but inaction. Confucius added that it is the duty of human beings to work hard to improve their life and for the development
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1. Eurasian cultural traditions. 2004‚ China celebrates 2‚555th birthday of Confucius‚ Buddhism/Christianity growing in china Part of enduring legacy of classical world In 500 BCE‚ Great emergence of durable cultural traditions that have shaped the world ever since. China: Confucius and Laozi‚ Indian: Hindu‚ Persia: Zoroastrianism‚ Israel: Judaism‚ Greece: Rational Humanism 2. China and the Search for order China had state buildings that went back to 2000BCE Idea of mandate of heaven established
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the first choice for many people when they looked for job. Shibuzawa thought this might be what remains from the feudal Tokugawa era‚ when everything was ruled by status‚ and merchant was regarded as the lowest class in the social system. Adopting Confucius “social harmony” ideology‚ in which encourage everyone to accept his or her social roles so he or she will be more responsible and righteous on what he or she is doing‚ Shibuzawa strongly believed that “a rigid class structure should be tolerated”
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HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 3 Module 3 (Part One) FEATURES CHINESE ARCHITECTURE Chinese architecture refers to a style of architecture that has taken shape in East Asia over many centuries. The structural principles of Chinese architecture have remained largely unchanged‚ the main changes being only the decorative details. Since the Tang Dynasty‚ Chinese architecture has had a major influence on the architectural styles of Korea‚ Vietnam‚ and Japan. The architecture of China is as old as Chinese civilization
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Bibliography: Bajoria‚ Jayshree. "The Communist Party of China." Council on Foreign Relations. 12 Oct. 2007. 23 Nov. 2007 . Bell‚ Daniel "From Marx to Confucius: Changing Discourses on China ’s Political Future." Discourse. Spring 2007. 24 Nov. 2007. Hooker‚ Richard. "The Chinese Communist Party." Modern China. 6 June 1999. Washington State University. 24 Nov. 2007 . Zanen‚ Jan. "China in the Media." China
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Through reading the book‚ An American Missionary in China: John Leighton Stuart and Chinese-American Relations‚ I’ve learned the story of Mr. John Leighton Stuart (1876 – 1962). Stuart was an American Christian missionary in China. His deeds were an example of the social-gospel wing of the Christian missionary movement in China‚ and was perhaps the most successful missionary of that faction in China. His major concern was not merely for saving souls but also for the social welfare of people. Stuart
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