With the older adult population steadily increasing‚ society has a long way to go with embracing this population as it relates to the negative effects that ageism has on older adults. Western cultures are excessive about obtaining and maintaining youthfulness and constantly trying to find ways to combat the process of aging. As a gerontologist‚ it is my role to educate older adults as well and the general community about the issues affecting older adults including ageism. In order to be successful
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Korean Munjado paintings With particular focus on their comparison to Chinese munjado Lucie Pejsarova‚ Korean Studies M.A Introduction Korean munjado are paintings of classical Chinese characters‚ decorated with various patterns and symbols related to exposed character. Concept of classical Chinese character’s modification and its change to an object to be artistically varied has its origin in Sung China. Than‚ decorated Chinese character paintings become popular in many regions of Chinese
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sage K’ung Fu-tzu which is known in the West as Confucius. Confucius was a social‚ ethical reformer‚ during a time in China of growing disorder. Confucius was indifferent to many traditional religious ideas‚ but he was a very firm advocate of filial piety and ancestor rites to achieve a strong society. Later Confucius teachings changed into a political and religious system‚ which was made to design a balance of harmony between heaven‚ earth‚ and humanity‚ this made his work official text. Confucius
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18th century‚ China underwent social and economic change that caused instability. And in 17th and 18th centuries‚ Japan also faced major transformations. China stands out as having distinct traditions. Tradition emphasized on male-dominated and filial piety. The Ming and Qing emperors supported Confucian values and tradition. The Song dynasty scholar Zhu Xi‚ combined the moral‚ ethical and political values of Confucius. The Chinese moralists portrayed themselves as one large family. Their children
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beliefs‚ great respect for elders‚ and collectivism. Land is the most valuable physical asset‚ and honor (for men) or virtue (for women) the most valuable spiritual asset. We see a large emphasis placed on respect for elders in this society. Filial piety consists of respecting and obeying parents‚ elder relatives‚ and people in authority (Reach the World‚ online). “According to Confucius‚ “Respecting and supporting the family’s senior members and handling their funeral affairs are duties of younger
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Classical Comparison Essay During the Ancient times‚ China and India both had their own set of beliefs; Han Wudi excerised Confucianism in China and Ashoka promoted Buddhism in India but Han Wudi was not a lover of Confucian where Ashoka himself practiced Buddhism. However both ruled with a centralized bureaucracy and policed the provinces to maintain order and policies. And lastly‚ neither had strict policies constricting their people nor did they have much of a justified social structure. Every
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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 role in Judge Dee’s actions. For one‚
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Although‚ their method and focus to reach this harmony does differ‚ one would be amiss not to point out the similarities. In Confucianism‚ this harmony depends a dedication to Filial Piety and tenants like the Silver rule. The Silver rule‚ juxtaposed to the Golden rule for its negative qualities‚ means to “never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself.” (Confucius‚ Analects XV‚ tr. David Hinto [Not Ivanhoe tr.]) This
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the merits of the charges as those against Socrates. For a long time it was considered that this soothsayer embodied religious orthodoxy‚ popular traditional religious beliefs and Plato wanted to show that such a representative was unable to define piety‚ and thus prevent that Socrates was condemned for impiety. Socrates victim zealots of traditional religion. This thesis has been criticized in the early 20th century and has emerged a very different interpretation that reigned supreme for seventy years:
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Confucius Confucius ’ life was of tremendous importance in the forming of Chinese culture. Confucius ’ plan and simple approach to life‚ revealed his deep seeded beliefs that through great human effort one can shape their own future. He had great faith in the ordinary man and believed that they are teachable and perfectible. Confucius believed that ordinary humans could be come awe-inspiring with wisdom and great knowledge. The quest to improve one ’s "self" became deeply rooted in the Confucian
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