Summarise Keller’s “special goods theory” of filial duty (pp. 264-) and the main arguments in support of it. Choose ONE of these arguments and challenge it. In this essay the topic of Simon Keller’s "special goods theory" will be discussed. I will be referring mainly to the article Four Theories of Filial Duty by Simon Keller. In it‚ with regards to the special goods theory‚ he discusses how the parent/child relationship is very unique and each has a special good to benefit the other person. These
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In the reading of Jane English‚ English argues that" grown children have no filial obligations towards their parents." In her professional philosophical theory‚ she agrees‚ "that whatever duties children are willing to perform for their parents should not be one that is established out of repayment but from the result of a friendship that molded from the love between them." I do agree with English’s theory based on my cultural norms which foresees it as a form of accepted behavior and beliefs that
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Love is one of the most prevailing themes in Hamlet; the characters involved demonstrate a number of intricate emotions as the play progresses. We see Hamlet’s filial love for his mother‚ esoteric love for Ophelia and Hamlet’s platonic companionship with Horatio. However‚ Hamlet’s filial love for his father is foremost which causes conflicting thoughts to overwhelm him once an apparition in his father’s figure returns. The play opens when two guards‚ Marcellus and Barnardo‚ apprise Horatio about
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Many historians would define “The First Great Awakening” as the regeneration of religion and religious piety that rose through the colonies of America in the 1700s. The revitalization was much bigger then just religion it could be considered a broad movement. On the other side of the Atlantic Ocean an evangelical upsurge was taking place. In protestant cultures during the middle decades of the eighteenth century a new faith began to grow that would encounter the age of enlightenment it confirmed
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of women and the theme of misogyny or distrust of women is an undercurrent theme in The Crucible. According to the ideals of the “cult of true womanhood”‚ women were supposed to embody perfect virtue in four cardinal aspects: piety‚ purity‚ submission‚ and domesticity. Piety maintained that a woman is more religious and spiritual than a man. Yet‚ in Miller’s play women were more susceptible to sin. Eve’s corruption‚ in Puritan eyes‚ extended to all women‚ and justified marginalization them within
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Disneyfiying Confucious’ Filial Piety as seen in Disney’s Mulan (1998) Filial Piety in the Ballad of Mulan compared to Disney’s version The legend of Mulan‚ the Chinese woman warrior‚ was first presented in an annonomous poem called “the Ballad of Mulan” which dated back the 6th sentury Tang Dynansty. The poem was written in five segments; each one represents Mulan’s origin‚ experience in the battlefield‚ and also sense of obedience to her family. The legend lives on as it is passed from one generation
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Dynastic cycles serve as measurements for Chinese history‚ with historical events often related to their dynasty. These cycles are often studied solely from a sociopolitical perspective‚ but studying the philosophical component‚ such as the Mandate of Heaven‚ is of equal importance. Considered to be of divine parentage‚ the mandate‚ the authority to rule being for those that Heaven deemed virtuous‚ was first used to justify the ruling of the Zhou kings. The mandate also explained that the first ruler
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Chinese culture. Upon inspecting the story of the daughter-in-law who lived in her husband’s household and through self-cultivation became filial to her admonishing mother-in-law‚ we see how similar the objectives of both Taoism and Confucianism are but and the difference on their perspective of the story. In analyzing the importance of harmony‚ filial piety‚ and being wu-wei in this story‚ this essay will argue that the two seemingly opposite philosophies of Taoism and Confucianism share common
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The core of Confucianism: 仁(ren)、义(yi)、礼(li)、智(zhi)、信(xin)、恕(shu)、忠(zhong)、孝(xiao)、悌(ti) Ren Ren: Love people. Confucius ideological system theory core. It is Confucian social politics‚ ethics of the highest ideal and standards Also reflects his philosophical views are also quite far-reaching impact on future generations. Spring and autumn period to learn in the government‚ Confucius first open private school Disciples regardless of noble birth or poverty‚ are subject to the same education
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Glen Szabo Intro. To Eastern Philosophy Paper 1: Confucius 128. Confucius said: "If your words are grand‚ you will find that it is difficult for your actions to measure up to them." [14.21] This passage appears on page 14 in the text in the section on words and actions. The point that Confucius is trying to make here is that speaking in an exaggerated manner of yourself or your deeds is just as easy as speaking of them in any other way. But it is much harder to actually perform lofty
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