In the Chinese philosophy‚ the portrayal of Confusion through Kongzi explored the theme of filial piety and family from the five organizing themes‚ in which one of the ideas presented is the “differentiated care”. Confusion believed that one should care more for and show a moral obligation toward people in our family rather than to a stranger. However‚ Mozi portrays a different alternative philosophical understanding that contradicted the idea of differentiated care. He advocated “impartial care”
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different reasons. Although Mulan also joined in battle and killed a lot of enemies‚ the most important reason she was being recognized was her filial piety. There is a saying in ancient China‚ “Hundred good‚ filial first.” Every year‚ the emperor would give awards to those who behaved very well in filial piety. The Mulan was one of the examples of having filial piety. Later‚ Mulan was awarded by the Khan
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of filial piety has always remained as a significant part of Chinese tradition from ancient China and even till today’s times. It stands not only as a mere concept but more so‚ something that was an “absolute‚ metaphysical entity‚ something so exalted in (ancient Chinese’s) minds” (Holzman‚ 1998). Perhaps the idea of filial piety can be traced back to Confucius‚ who emphasized the importance of family ties (Stole & De Vos‚ 1998). IThe quote above gives us a glimpse of the idea of filial piety – that
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‘Humanity’ and ‘filial piety’ are probably the most important believes that Confucius had; he uses these two words more than any other words in ‘The Analects of Confucius’. Among many other things Confucius had mentioned‚ ‘humanity’ is the central thought of Confucianism that Confucius had believed everything starts from the ‘humanity’. ‘Humanity’ in a Chinese character means a combination of human and number two‚ which means how you should treat others when there are two or more people. It can be
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friendship or love. And the boundary of love here in this case‚ is not only about the love between couples but all different kinds of love also‚ for instance‚ the love between family members. Therefore‚ repayment is in fact tied in with the theme of filial piety. People¡¯s devotion to and their respect for their parents or elders are actually a form of repayment. In the story‚ ¡°The Courtesan Li Wa‚¡± Li Wa is surely very respectful to her ¡°mother¡± though she is not her real mother who gives birth to
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nation successful and well rounded. Filial piety‚ an important value in Confucianism‚ should also be practiced by Filipinos in their family because it can help mold our country for the better. Family is considered as a small unit of the government. It is seen as a training ground that prepares us for the future. It is where our parents instill to us the values that we need to know in order to become productive people of the society. Through filial piety‚ children will know that the father‚ who
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There are several virtues that advocate in Confucianism‚ manly known as filial piety‚ loyalty‚ forbearance‚ humaneness and the golden rule. Confucius believes that each of them is interdependent and human should maintain the balance of them in order to ensure a smooth collaboration in human society. On the other hand‚ Confucius emphasizes ancient arts like rites‚ music and writing. He thinks that these are the major components that cultivate ones disposition. For instance‚ writing can develop the
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Goin’ Gangsta‚ Choosin’ Cholita‚ by Nell Bernstein‚ is claiming identity and describing how the youth in certain parts of the country are choosing their preferred identity rather than accepting their own. For example‚ in Bernstein’s essay a girl named April‚ living in California‚ wants to be Mexican; therefore‚ she dresses like and attempts to talk in the same accent as a true Mexican‚ even though she is Anglo. I agree with Bernstein that people are influenced by what they see and hear. April portrays
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Why didn’t her kids visit her? Why didn’t her kids give her love? Why didn’t her kids take care of her? It is important to us to respect and venerate the aged as they’ve looked after us since we’re very small‚ and It seems that the importance of filial piety have been forgotten by the teenage nowadays. I learnt a few things after visiting the solitary elder. First‚ we should show our respect to the elders as they’re old and need somebody to take care. They’ll feel warm and joyful even though
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After reading the Records of the GRAND HISTORIAN on HALL DYNASTY II‚ I I am horrified by the Xiongnu’s barbaric way of life‚ which contradicts with many traditional Chinese values. Values like filial piety and respect were disregarded in Xiongnu culture‚ from what I have observed‚ bravery was an important character trait. On page 129‚ "The young men eat the richest and best food‚ while the old get what is left over‚ since the tribe honors those who are young and strong and despises the weak and
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