------------------------------------------------- MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE ------------------------------------------------- SYLLABUS ------------------------------------------------- WORLD RELIGIOUS SYSTEMS – MI 412 – Spring 2013 MI 412-1‚ 2 Office: Sweeting 138 Dr. Liz Lightbody Appointments: Sign up on bulletin Phone: 4421 board outside of my office Elizabeth.lightbody@moody.edu I. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is a study of selected
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which is loosely translated to “meditative state”. Zen is more of an attitude than a belief. It is the peace that comes from being one with an entity rather than yourself. It emphasizes the attainment of enlightenment in the Buddhist teachings. Confucianism‚ which started in China‚ also made it’s way to Japan. Religious traditions brought from their own countries helped ease the difficulties of original Chinese and Japanese immigrants. It gave them a feeling of home. Most Chinese Americans and Japanese
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REL/133 NOTES CHAPTER 1 agnosticism: “Not know” (Greek); 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: “Not God” (Greek); a position asserting that there is no God or gods. deconstruction: A technique‚ pioneered by Jacques Derrida
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East Asia became one of the most advanced and prosperous regions in the post- classical era due to the resurgence of the imperial style rule. After the collapse of the Han Dynasty‚ East Asia was plagued with 350 years of turmoil and destruction. This ended however when the Sui Dynasty came into power. This dynasty was able to bring back the centralized imperial rule due to a few successful military campaigns. The Sui dynasty lasted for less than thirty years‚ but it made way for the Tang and Sond
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Chapter 15 outline I. The restoration of centralized imperial rule in China A. The Sui dynasty (589-618 C.E.) 1. After the Han dynasty‚ turmoil lasted for more than 350 years 2. Reunification by Yang Jian in 589 3. The rule of the Sui a. Construction of palaces and granaries; repairing the Great Wall b. Military expeditions in central Asia and Korea c. High taxes and compulsory labor services 4. The Grand Canal integrated
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Confucianism and Daoism are two of the most influential schools of thought in ancient China. Both are not only ways of thinking‚ but ways of life. They are not religions: they have no teaching of worship of gods‚ or the afterlife; each philosophy focuses on the individual and their behavior. Confucianism and Daoism are often considered polar opposites for several reasons‚ although they have a few similarities. Confucianism has a core of morality‚ ethics‚ and activism. It encourages social harmony
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Exam 2 Confucianism is a philosophical system that was developed by Confucius. It mainly focuses on humanism i.e. treating others well. This can be described by Confucian idea “Ren” which means showing humanity by acting appropriately and “benevolently toward others” (lecture‚ Oct 2). It basically means to love others. Confucius defines an ideal person as the one who knows how to act nicely in all situations (Analects‚ 165). “The master said‚ A young man should be a good son at home and an obedient
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From these opinions emerged Daoism‚ Confucianism‚ and Legalism. Each had drastically different ideas on how government‚ or daily life overall should be run. For example‚ Daoism didn’t believe that any leader should interfere with a civilian‚ that all leaders have the responsibility of not becoming corrupt‚ and being good. Legalism practically believed
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The Three Philosophical Movements of Classical China Classical China was established under the influences of three philosophical movements: Confucianism‚ Legalism‚ and Daoism. Confucianism intended for bettered moral conduct and more sophisticated political formations. Confucian beliefs‚ however‚ lacked the spiritual side Daoism provided. Daoism integrated traditional Chinese principles with a sense of magic and mystery of nature. Legalism prompted military force for a more authoritative state‚ preferring
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Three areas of philosophy emerged amidst the chaos and constant warring of the Zhou era. The three were called Confucianism‚ Daoism‚ and legalism. They were Chinese philosophies that were thought to be the best ways to rule and achieve order in the society. Confucianism believed that a ruler ’s job was to set a good example‚ and not order. Since people were thought of as naturally good‚ they would following the right path based on their own conscience. Legalism was a more harsh way of ruling‚ led
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