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Mulan

Mulan. Finding elements of Confucianism and numerous Chinese Inventions in the Disney film Mulan…. Philosophies. Philosophies. Confucianism : Based on the teachings of Kong Fu Zi (first called Confucius by Europeans). China, 551-479 B.C.E.

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Mulan

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  1. Mulan Finding elements of Confucianism and numerous Chinese Inventions in the Disney film Mulan…

  2. Philosophies

  3. Philosophies

  4. Confucianism: • Based on the teachings of Kong Fu Zi(first called Confucius by Europeans). China, 551-479 B.C.E. • Philosophy focuses on respect for elders, education, proper conduct, and government service. • 5 Relationships: • King and Subject • Parent and Child • Husband and Wife • Sibling and Sibling • Friend and Friend • In order to be at peace, one must show absolute respect for authority.

  5. Philosophies

  6. Daoism: • Based on the philosophy of Laozi, China: 606-530 B.C.E. • The goal in life is to achieve Dao (“oneness with the universe/nature”) • Best way to find peace is being in harmony with nature. • Balance the forces of Yin and Yang (calm and powerful) “You must feel the force all around you…”

  7. Philosophies The Big Three Chinese religions/philosophies Confucianism: Buddhism: Daoism: honor family From India 4 noble truths obey the laws Be Like Water The ‘WAY’ Kong Fu Zi 8-fold path stop wanting community, not self Siddhartha Guatama Nirvana yin and yang worship ancestors Lao Tzi Hard work good vs. evil honor parents light vs. dark Balance, harmony w nature reach enlightenment

  8. Philosophies The Big Three Chinese religions/philosophies Confucianism: Founder = Confucius (China) Philosophy focused on attaining virtues by respecting elders, honoring family, serving in government & studying Confucius Buddhism: Founder = Siddhartha Gautama (India) Religion founded on the teachings of Buddha & promises escape from suffering Daoism:Founder = Lao Tzi (China)Religion that emphasizes living in harmony with nature, finding the natural balance in the ‘Dao’, ‘chi’ or ‘way’ 4 Noble Truths: 1 Existence is suffering 2 The cause of suffering is desire 3 End desire to end suffering 4 Follow the eightfold path to end desire Eightfold Path = Right Understanding, thinking, speech, conduct, livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness, Concentration YinYang LightDark ManWoman “It’s about the community, not the individual. Serve your country, obey the laws, practice self-cultivation…” Good Evil “Stop wanting things to reach enlightenment…” “You must feel the force all around you…” “I want to honor my parents, my family & my ancestors…”

  9. Philosophies Watch the opening GREAT WALL SCENE from the film Mulan. List any elements Confucianism that are presented: Defending China Service to country Confucianism Daoism Buddhism

  10. Philosophies Watch the “PLEASE BRING HONOR TO US ALL” clip from the film Mulan. List any elements of Confucianism that are presented: “A girl can bring her family great honor” Honoring family “We all must serve the emperor” “Men like girls who are obedient” Confucianism Daoism Buddhism

  11. Philosophies Watch the “First 15-20 minutes from the film Mulan. List any elements of Confucianism that are presented: Mulan says she is to “uphold the family honor” Chinese Soldiers bravely defend the wall (community over individual) Efforts to impress the matchmaker Various song lyrics Father prays to ancestors Conscription notices sent throughout China (draft to serve country) Father tells Mulan, “you dishonor me” Daoism Buddhism Confucianism

  12. Philosophies Watch the MUSHU INTRODUCTION clip from the film Mulan. List any elements of Confucianism that are presented: Ancestor Worship Discussing of family honor Confucianism Daoism Buddhism

  13. Philosophies Chinese Philosophies Mini-Quiz! Buddhism 1) Escape from suffering 2) End desire (‘stop wanting things’) 3) Honor your parents 4) Worship/honor your ancestors 5) Balance in nature 6) Serve in government 7) Yin & Yang 8) Reach enlightenment 9) Do good, whether rich or poor 10) Lead by example 11) Feel the force around you 12) We are all connected 13) The community is more important than the individual 14) Being ‘one’ with your surroundings 15) Simplicity Confucianism YinYang LightDark ManWoman Good Evil Daoism

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