ideology that strongly connects politics‚ “ethics”‚ and social structures as well as influenced majority of Chinese dynasties to adapt some of its principles. Confucianism was created by the thoughts and ideas of Kong Fuzi‚ also known as Confucius. Confucius was born in the Lu state in 551 BC. When
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of Kong Qiu and the religious teaching of Jesus Christ. Kong Qiu‚ better known as Confucius‚ focused his teaching on history‚ law‚ poetry‚ and spiritual writing. The Biblical teaching of the Old Testament also provided similar structure of teaching. Like Confucius‚ these teachings included the books of Genesis and Exodus to provide history‚ Leviticus‚ Gods law which included the Ten Commandments‚ and Psalm which is focused on songs and poetry. Even though Confucius lived hundreds of years before
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emphasizes the need to excel among the rest. The aphorism conveys the fact that those who possess intelligence‚ stand out among those around him. Confucius is stating that every men is born with the same amount of innate potential. However‚ the only way to emerge atop the rest is to hone one’s skill and learn how to use the potential that one is born with. Confucius stresses that education is a key factor in separating from the group mentality that humans are born with. And only then will
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Daoism: Responsibility Two schools of thought that arise around the same time in Ancient China are Confucianism and Daoism. Each teaches that people have certain responsibilities; however‚ they teach different types of responsibility. Kungfuzi‚ or Confucius‚ argues that every person has a responsibility placed on his shoulders to help improve society in the here and now. While Lao Tzu‚ the originator of Daoism‚ believes that each person has a responsibility‚ he believes that that responsibility is in
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Founder: Confucius * A Chinese teacher‚ editor‚ politician‚ and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. * The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality‚ correctness of social relationships‚ justice and sincerity. * Confucius is traditionally credited with having authored or edited many of the Chinese classic texts including all of the Five Classics‚ but modern scholars are cautious of attributing specific assertions to Confucius himself
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same as he defends the works of Buddha against the teachings of Confucius. (Doc #3) Both seem to agree though on the teachings that eliminating craving and passion would stop the sorrow in ones life. (Doc #1) Once imperial rule was restored the scholars began to object to its many teachings‚ looking for logic to back their arguments. Han Yu‚ the leading Confucian scholar‚ believed that because there was a lack of Buddhist evidence in Confucius texts that the religion was barbaric and did not conform
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subjective opinions but rather focused his attention on how these opinions function in reality. In a comparison of Christianity‚ an accepted religion‚ and Confucianism‚ a debated religion‚ there are shared qualities. Confucius and Jesus both emphasize the importance of teaching. Confucius is not worshipped by Confucians like Jesus is worshipped by Christians‚ but they both have an authoritative presence. Christianity and Confucianism demonstrate their shared “lead by example” ideal when the Analects
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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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Confucius-Summary Master Kung‚ also known as Kung Fu-tzu is known to be the Confucius of the west. He is one of the most well known philosophers in Chinese history. Confucianism has evolved so much over the years that no one knows the original thoughts of the master. Master Kung established a tradition of cultural values. Confucius wanted to attain a position in government so he could influence the ruler‚ thus helping him make wiser decisions. He was appointed to a governmental position
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