nature‚ always should be in balance *18.Yi Jing/Book of Changes- 19.Confucius-the lader of Confucianism‚ belief in 5 key relationships and filial piety 20.The Analects-written by Confucius’ disciples on the sayings and ideas relating to him 21.Mencius-(370-290 BCE) a philosopher who stressed the humanistic side of
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than a ceremony. Marriage with no love can never bring goodness between the couples hence Baochai became a virtual widow after marrying Baoyu. Marriage was the most important thing that could have happened to everyone in imperial China. One of Mencius quotations: ‘When a son is born‚ what is desired for him is that he may have a wife; when a daughter is born‚ what is desired for her is that she may have a husband’ From this‚ it is clear that marriage is a must do item for all Chinese. Base on this
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“Instructions for practical living‚ and other Neo-Confucian writings” is a philosophical work by a Chinese polymath from the Ming Dynasty‚ Wang Yangming. The work was originally written in his late life that is after his military exploits of peasants’ revolts and the settlement of Prince Ning. The major events happened shows the complexity of political parties and divergence of beliefs in the Ming Dynasty. This work reveals Master Wang’s philosophical thinking and development of thoughts that presented
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The definition of religion has long been debated. Many argue what it means to be considered one‚ and consequently there is not a unified meaning of the word religion. It seems to be a matter of preference. Some think it is an ultimate transformation while others think it is the worshipping of what is sacred to them. However‚ I feel that no matter how one slices their own definition of religion‚ they cannot categorize Confucianism as such. Rather‚ I feel that it fits under the category of an ethical
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love ritual‚ the people are easy to direct.” Confucians also think the order in society would be maintained through benevolence‚ the virtue of humanity. The thoughts of Confucius stressed the morality centering on the man‚ however the thoughts of Mencius stressed that human kind arises out from being gentle in its basis. An Early Zhou Dynasty was seen as perfect society and examples of ideal society including but not limited to Inferiors devoted to service‚ Superiors looked after dependents‚ and
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Chinese villages and trade centers. They were defeated by the Han after trying to invade. Confucius: Kong Fuzi (Kong Philosopher) Confucianism: Started by Confucius. in China‚ Korean Peninsula‚ and Indochina. had Analects‚ Doctrine of the Mean‚ Mencius‚ and Great Learning (all holy/ sacred texts. Respect for social superiors (fathers/ husbands) (Xioa- filial piety- honoring of the family bond between a child and his/her parents) Ren (humaness) relationship between
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Eastern Religion Paper Dawn L. Smith REL/133 Rev. Dr. David Poland University of Phoenix April 23‚ 2009 Eastern Religion (Confucianism) During the course of the last five weeks‚ I have studied several different religions. This included stating what my personal belief system was‚ Hindu religions‚ Buddhism religions‚ and constructing an Eastern religion element matrix and graphic organizer. I have personally discussed with my instructor my views on religion as humanity‚ history‚ basic
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The Relationship of Physical Needs to Cultivating Life: According to Mengzi As a general rule‚ one might say that Mengzi believes in the potential for good of human nature; if given the right environment‚ one is able and will be motivated to improve oneself. In Mengzi 7A27‚ Mengzi brings up the situation where one’s environment is not ideal; as a result‚ a person is not inclined to cultivate himself (Mengzi‚ 153). Therefore‚ I believe what Mengzi means is that if our basic economic needs are not
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also disagree with the abolishment of the prefect system because they don’t believe human nature is bad. The followers of the Xunzi branch of Confucianism would approve of the rule because they agree with the Legalist view of human nature. Yet‚ the Mencius branch of Confucianism and the Taoists believe that humans are born good. This thought process does not explain why chimps and our ancient hunter-gatherer ancestors are violent. The amendments to the rules (for example the rule about pets) enforce
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study Key Confucian values Ren--a sense of humanity‚ kindness‚ benevolence Li--a sense of propriety‚ courtesy‚ respect‚ deference to elders Xiao--filial piety‚ familial obligation Cultivate personal morality and junzi for bringing order to China Mencius (372-289 B.C.E.)‚ spokesman for the Confucian school Believed in the goodness of human nature (ren) Advocated government by benevolence and humanity Xunzi (298-238 B.C.E.) had a less positive view of human nature Believed that humans selfishly
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