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Confucianism

Confucianism. Yena Shin Lynn Hong. Confuciansim. Religion’s Gods: None Established by Confucius. Beliefs. Confucianism=System of Ethics Divine Order : Personal Virtue=Political Stability Emphasis on both Social Hierarchy and Virtuous Leaders. Religious Practices.

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Confucianism

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  1. Confucianism Yena Shin Lynn Hong

  2. Confuciansim Religion’s Gods: None Established by Confucius

  3. Beliefs • Confucianism=System of Ethics • Divine Order: Personal Virtue=Political Stability • Emphasis on both Social Hierarchy and Virtuous Leaders

  4. Religious Practices • Personal Restraint • Obedience and Respect • Knowing One’s Place (Even under bad rulers!) • Eagerness for Service and Education

  5. Rituals • Daily Life=Rituals -->No emphasis on ceremonies • Shape rituals to form a healthy society and healthy people

  6. Role of Women • Women serve men • Men treat women decently in return • Clear roles • Gain power through sons or as mothers-in-law

  7. The Book of Faith • Confucius’ Analects: a book of quotes from Confucius and his discussions with his disciples.

  8. Interactions with other religions Buddhism: Not so smooth… Accepted in war, dismissed in peace -> Confucianism better for ruling

  9. Interactions with other religions Daoism: Follow the way, coexist Disagreement, but Daoism posed little political threat

  10. Interactions with other religions Legalism: NO WAY MAN! Strong disagreement Confucianism=not enough discipline

  11. Confucius Says: “Part with the food. From of old, death has been the lot of humanity; but if the people have no faith in their rulers, there is no standing for the state.”

  12. Bibliography • Images: http://www.chinavoc.com/history/dongzhou/images/kzi.jpg http://www.econ.iastate.edu/classes/econ355/choi/images/kob075.jpg http://www.guoxue.com/nl/syxy/007.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/Knightwatchman59/Animations%20and%20Graphics/confucius.jpg

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