Confucianism- Religion or Not? Religion has always played a key aspect to societies‚ ancient or not. Whether to unify a group of people‚ or to provide a common thought to ensure that the civilization not fail‚ there is no argument as to the importance of religion. However‚ in every ancient society‚ religions share common characteristics which define the term religion itself. There are certain forms to which each religion has to mold to in order to be considered a religion in itself. Certain thought
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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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leader of China‚ Confucianism was often ostracized and derided due to the movements in the Cultural Revolution which was supposed to modernize China. The author follows the arguments of Professors and scholars to form a debate on the aspects of Confucianism that could either compliment‚ or contrast against the Communist government of China. The reason for the debate is to see whether Confucianism would work in tie with modern Communism. There are positions that support Confucianism because it promotes
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Men are Superior to Women for the Appellation of ChineseThe cultures in china‚ Men are stereotyped as a muscular‚ tough‚ and strong figure. Until now‚ the positions of men are still the same. In the traditional Chinese point of view‚ they deem that men are better. I don’t deny this opinion because I am a man. As a result‚ my assumptions for the man culture in china in the following aspects‚ parental training‚ education and social expectations. First of all‚ in my country‚ parents or grandparents
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Confusion with Confucianism For many‚ the initial thoughts that arise when thinking about religion are of gods and spirits‚ but can practices‚ such as Confucianism‚ that lack these components still be classified as religious? Religion is a difficult word to define and many scholars have opposing opinions on this matter. Anthropologist Clifford Geertz created a definition‚ accepted by some and rejected by others‚ that can be used to determine if something can be included in this classification.
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3) Describe‚ compare and contrast the salvation theories of hinduism‚ buddhism‚ taoism‚ Confucianism‚ Judaism‚ christianity and Islam. Hinduism‚ Buddhism‚ Taoism‚ Confucianism‚ Judaism‚ christianity and Islam. All of these religion govern the way of life for billions of people. These religions preach similar philosophies especially when it comes to life after death. Christianity‚ Judaism‚ and Islam‚ are the most similar religions. In order for their followers to achieve salvation they must live
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What is the significance of Daoism and Confucianism? How do they differ? The most prominent beliefs in emerging Empires like China were Daoism and Confucianism. Both philosophies concerned didn’t provide neither a method of thought and didn’t center nor on the life after dead. Furthermore‚ they didn’t control people’s life; instead‚ they concentrated on the human being and pathway. Founded by a charismatic and great philosopher known as Confucius‚ Confucianism is a religion based on Confucius’s philosophy
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To understand why Confucianism is a religion‚ there must be an understanding of what a religion is. Religion can be defined as an interest‚ belief‚ or an activity that is important to a group of people. It is a united practice or belief‚ which connects worldviews of humanity to an order of one’s existence. The practices of a religion can include sacrifices‚ festivals‚ as well as rituals‚ which are an integral part of all religions. A ritual is “a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series
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