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Class Discussion May 21st, 2014. Name the 5 greatest philosophers or thinkers of all time. What is the difference (if any) between a religion and a philosophy?. Confucius Shinto Daoism Legalism Buddhism. Harsh Nature Respect Diffusion Japan. Pre-Match. Here is the plan….
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Class DiscussionMay 21st, 2014 Name the 5 greatest philosophers or thinkers of all time. What is the difference (if any) between a religion and a philosophy?
Confucius Shinto Daoism Legalism Buddhism Harsh Nature Respect Diffusion Japan Pre-Match
Here is the plan… • Students will be able to identify the 3 schools of thought that have shaped Chinese civilization. • Students will be able to list the 5 relationships identified by Confucius. • Students will apply the term matriarchal or patriarchal to those relationships.
Activityfrom pages #330-331 • TOP LEFT – List Confucius’ 5 Relationships. • TOP RIGHT – List 5 of your own personal relationships. • BOTTOM LEFT – Apply the term “matriarchal” to Confucius’s relationships. • BOTTOM RIGHT – How do you feel about the term “Filial piety”?
Finish… • The ducks legs are short, but if we try to lengthen them… • The cranes legs are long, but if we try to shorten them…
Daoismpage #331 • Now read the full parable from the bottom right column on page #331. • What do you think this parable says about the beliefs of Daoism?
Question • Does tougher punishment deter criminal activity or bad behavior? • What makes you believe the way that you do?
NOW • Read “Legalism” from page #332 in textbook
Chinese Philosophies • Both Confucianism and Legalism emphasize obedience. • However, Legalism believes that strict punishments are the only way to truly ensure this type of social order. • Taoism or Daoism seeks ways that people can live in harmony with nature.
Buddhism • Read from pages #332 -333 in textbook • Why did Buddhism appeal to the Chinese? • How did “it” diffuse to China?
Religion in modern China • China is officially an atheist country – God is manmade or “not real”. • According to Communist principles, Chinese citizens are expected to put “the state” above all else. • However according to the CIA fact book about 18% of Chinese citizens are practicing Buddhists.
Shinto • Shinto is indigenous to Japan. • Shinto has NO founder and NO god. • Ethnic religion - Shinto is rarely practiced outside of Japan. • It is able to co-exist with Buddhism.
Confucius Shinto Daoism Legalism Buddhism Harsh Nature Respect Diffusion Japan Re-Match
Here is the plan… • Students will be able to identify the 3 schools of thought that have shaped Chinese civilization. • Students will be able to list the 5 relationships identified by Confucius. • Students will apply the term matriarchal or patriarchal to those relationships.