chinese belief systems
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Chinese Belief Systems . CONFUCIANISM. Confucianism is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius . Confucius. 551-479 BCE Born in Feudal state of Liu Became a teacher and editor of books. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Chinese Belief Systems
CONFUCIANISMConfucianism is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius
Confucius•551-479 BCE
•Born in Feudal state of Liu
•Became a teacher and editor of books
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It is transformative – seeks to make you a different, better person
Confucianism: Mental transformation into a morally perfect person
Major Confucian Principles
Li- Rite, rules, ritual decorum Ren-HumanenessShu-Reciprocity, empathy (Do not do unto
others what you would not want others to do unto you.
Yi-RighteousnessXiao-Filial Piety (Respect your elders)
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To transform all people into ethical beings
To attain the good things in life
To create a just society
Aim:
Methods of ConfucianismStudy the classics and other scripturesPut the needs of others before your ownAssociate only with good peopleStudy the world around youRevere your ancestorsRespect the relations between peoples
Ruler SubjectFather SonHusband WifeOlder brother Younger BrotherOlder Friend Younger Friend
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Confucian establishment:Imperial cult
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City gods
Confucian establishment:
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Confucian establishment
Confucian Temples and ceremonies
LEGALISM
Legalism•Han Fe Zi•280-233 B.C.E.•Lived during the late warring states period•Legalism became the political philosophy of the Qin (Ch’in) Dynasty