University of Phoenix Material Eastern Religion Elements Matrix Hinduism Buddhism Confucianism Daoism Countries of origin Hinduism originated in India 4-6 thousand years ago. Originated in Northern India in approx. 500BC Confucianism originated in China in the fifth century BC Originated in China at approx. 20-200 AD Historical figures and events Srila Vyasadeva Lord Krishna Siddhartha Gautama was torn after seeing the real world outside his father’s palace. He left his father’s
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was due to the agriculture abundance. Chinese civilization and Indus civilization both developed sophisticated belief systems by influential philosophers like Confucius and Siddhartha Gautama. These philosophers developed the teachings of Confucianism and Buddhism which were some of major beliefs and were open to anyone who believed in them. The development of these regions led to similarities and differences in the use of religion and imperial legitimacy to unify populations in China and India from
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nobility” (Ebery‚ 43). I consider the morality and structure of Confucianism to be a great strength. I believe that filial piety is important for family harmony and respecting your superiors is important in order to progress in society. In addition‚ doing good for the collective is a great philosophy to have and makes you think of your actions on a greater scope than just your individual life. However‚ the weaknesses of Confucianism today is that the belief in traditional roles are not as prevalent
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The Chinese ideologies Confucianism and Daoism were similar as they encouraged self-knowledge and influenced art and differed in their ideals about the government and view on what makes a person wise. Confucianism and Daoism both agreed that a person’s individual pursuit of knowledge was important to their success. Confucius‚ the founder of Confucianism‚ enforced the ideas of the essential goodness of each individual and that character‚ not birth was important. He believed that anyone could work
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a variety of methods – Confucianism‚ Daoism‚ and Legalism to name a few. Each philosophy had its own set of rules of how people should act both in public and privately. The overall goal of each philosophy was to set a standard of acceptable living that would ensure harmony and success for the society. However‚ each was different and thus had different results. The best way for the people of China to succeed in a harmonious‚ respectable society occurred when both Confucianism and Legalism were combined
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Imagine a place where students follow acts of goodness that older students have done‚ have respect for staff‚ act kind towards all‚ and there is no fighting or bullying. If Confucianism was implemented at Evergreen Middle School‚ that could be a reality. Confucianism is one of the three main Chinese philosophies created during the Warring States Period‚ a time when rulers fought others to increase their power and land. Another philosophy created during the Warring States Period was Daoism‚ which
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Confucianism‚ Daoism‚ Legalism Confucianism‚ Daoism‚ and Legalism are all forms of different ways of thinking. These different “thought processes” are considered‚ in different ways‚ a big influence on different cultures. The differences in all of these philosophies is what makes them unique‚ they are‚ in my opinion‚ way beyond their own time period. Many people think of these as mostly religion or philosophy‚ but either may be true. This essay will present the facts associated with each of these
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actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state” and the definition of Confucianism states; “the system of ethics‚ education‚ and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples‚ stressing love for humanity‚ ancestor worship‚ reverence for parents‚ and harmony in thought and conduct.” Confucianism and Communism has been a long term clash throughout history. However‚ Confucianism and Communism do share some common ground with the beliefs of respecting their elders/ancestors
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Hinduism has a vast variety of religious epics‚ in which the gods are protagonists with important roles. Gods could reincarnate or reborn to explain to people "the relationship of human beings to the divine‚ and ways to attain the pure calm of infinity.” (Excerpt Elements 1). For example‚ through Krishna it is explained how the life of an Indian man is all about putting duty and honor before desires. To preserve honor and fulfilling dharma is even more important than death‚ which results in good
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Confucianism and its Effects on China Confucius and his ideas gave birth to a philosophy and way of living that came to give structure and conduct to an early China. Through the five main themes or ideals of Confucianism‚ China’s political structure and social standards changed drastically. While at the same time giving stability to a country which had been affected by many change overs of each dynasty it experienced. My goal of this research essay is to explain that Confucianism affected almost
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