Like with most religions or philosophies‚ Daoism is a teaching of truth‚ an ideology that one wishes to define themselves by. However‚ the Dao is essentially undefinable‚ rather it is a teaching for one to discover on their own terms. Lao Tzu was a Chinese Philosopher attributed for the writing of the Daodejing‚ as well as the patron of Daoism. Daoism is the belief that human existence is continually influenced by alternative forces. Based on the teachings of the Daodejing‚ Lao Tzu encouraged to
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Chuang Tzu was a brilliant‚ original‚ and influential Chinese philosopher who lived around the 4th century BCE. The background from which he arose involved a period of strife‚ conquest‚ oppression‚ and an attempt to preserve traditional societal values. This situation gives light to the origin of Chuang Tzus philosophy‚ which was centered on skepticism and mystical detachment (which is why it differs so radically from Confucianism). His ideology provided the disillusioned members of Chinese society
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Confucius stressed that a harmonious society can be created through the practice of Li. Discuss how this is possible by using the Five Relationships concepts. What is the Five Relationships? * In Confucianism‚ it’s between superior and inferior person. They are ruler – subject‚ husband – wife‚ father – son‚ older brother – younger brother‚ and elder friend – younger friend. * Each has a formal responsibility to carry out toward the other. The husband has responsibility for li toward his
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Han Fei Tzu says‚ “If conformers to law are strong‚ the country is strong; if conformers to law are weak‚ the country is weak…” This political philosophy held by Han Fei Tzu is not solely held to him‚ but it is also similar to that held by the philosopher Lao Tzu. Both philosophers strongly emphasized the importance and need of leaders to conform their society with regard to governance and leadership. Despite having similar views with regard to leadership and governance‚ each philosopher has a slightly
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The Daodejing is an important religious work in China’s history and culture. It teaches about Dao‚ or “The Way” and how to apply its concepts to one’s life. It is the second most translated text in the world and has been the subject of extensive commentaries. Throughout history‚ it was generally accepted that the Daodejing was written between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE by Laozi‚ a curator of the Chinese imperial archives. In fact‚ the book used to be simply called Laozi in his honor. He is well
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One of the distinctions between Confucians and Daoists is represented through images of Confucians being inside an office concerned with societal and family matters. While Daoists are outside‚ in some mountain retreat‚ reclusive and reflective of one’s own individual life. This leads to the flourishing of Daoism among common people rather than the elite because daoism teaches the cultivation of the individual through effortless action and restrain from worldly matters. Although Daoist philosophers
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Discussion on making all things equal from the inner chapters of Chuang Tzu by Aven Fisher Through comparing different translations of the same texts one can get an idea of the meanings for the Chinese words used by Chuang Tzu in his work. In comparison to the English language the difference in the translations of the text gives the impression that the Chinese words used are much broader terms and must be simplified before we can describe them in English
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.: Home .: Favorite Things Famous Thoughts "Live as you were to die tomorrow. Learn as you were to live forever." M. Gandhi ____________________ Only the knowledge that makes us better is useful" Sócrates ____________________ "What does it matter to know what is right when one doesn’t know what righteousness is?" Séneca ____________________ The problem of Man is complex: He cannot understand the complicated truths‚ neither remember the simple ones R. West ____________________
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Michael Gillespie Mr. Preston 2/13/2013 AP Comp Critical Reading Questions Lao-Tzu 1) According to Lao-tzu‚ what must the ruler provide the people with if they are happy? The ruler is entitled to provide the people with space‚ enough space for each individual person. Lao-Tzu is concerned for individual’s whole freedom‚ death included. And when the ruler dies it is the communities’ job to make sure that where the person is buried is nice. 2) To what extent does Lao-tzu concern himself
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Weiyang Gao The Daodejing Chapters 51-80 1‚ Superficially understanding Laozi’s ideas‚ “those who know do not talk; / those who talk do not know” (56)‚ are a bit conventional during his period time. It seems like that sages should try to follow the path of solitary‚ pretending to be ignorant and hide their talents to stay out of troubles. But we should think much deeper because Laozi’s wisdom is extremely profound that it is difficult for us to understand it. I think that “those who know do not
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