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What is the Golden Rule in Confucianism?
What is the Golden Rule in Confucianism?
Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do unto you.
List the five key relationships in Confucianism and their significance.
List the five key relationships in Confucianism and their significance.
Father and son, brother and brother, husband and wife, ruler and subjects, friend and friend; they create social harmony.
Describe the concept of filial piety in Confucianism.
Describe the concept of filial piety in Confucianism.
Filial piety is the respect for parents and ancestors, considered the most important virtue.
What is the primary focus of Confucius's teachings in contrast to Taoism?
What is the primary focus of Confucius's teachings in contrast to Taoism?
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How did Confucius's life influence the spread of Confucianism after his death?
How did Confucius's life influence the spread of Confucianism after his death?
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Confucianism emphasizes the importance of personal ethics and morality.
Confucianism emphasizes the importance of personal ethics and morality.
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The founder of Taoism is Confucius.
The founder of Taoism is Confucius.
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Filial piety is considered unimportant in Confucian teachings.
Filial piety is considered unimportant in Confucian teachings.
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The Golden Rule in Confucianism is 'Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you.'
The Golden Rule in Confucianism is 'Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you.'
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The five relationships in Confucianism promote social harmony by defining hierarchical roles.
The five relationships in Confucianism promote social harmony by defining hierarchical roles.
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Chinese philosopher Lao Zi is primarily concerned with practical governance.
Chinese philosopher Lao Zi is primarily concerned with practical governance.
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Confucius lived during the 3rd century B.C.E.
Confucius lived during the 3rd century B.C.E.
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Ritual and propriety are components of the Confucian term 'Li.'
Ritual and propriety are components of the Confucian term 'Li.'
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Confucianism gained popularity before Confucius's death.
Confucianism gained popularity before Confucius's death.
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Humaneness is regarded as the highest virtue in Confucianism.
Humaneness is regarded as the highest virtue in Confucianism.
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Lao Zi was primarily interested in the physical realm rather than the metaphysical.
Lao Zi was primarily interested in the physical realm rather than the metaphysical.
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Taoism and Confucianism have fundamentally different philosophies with no common ground.
Taoism and Confucianism have fundamentally different philosophies with no common ground.
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Lao Zi's name translates to 'young master' in English.
Lao Zi's name translates to 'young master' in English.
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The Dao De Jing consists of 81 poems and contains a total of 5,250 Chinese characters.
The Dao De Jing consists of 81 poems and contains a total of 5,250 Chinese characters.
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According to Taoism, Wu Wei refers to the concept of extreme action and purposiveness.
According to Taoism, Wu Wei refers to the concept of extreme action and purposiveness.
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Dao is considered the Ultimate Reality that governs everything according to Taoist philosophy.
Dao is considered the Ultimate Reality that governs everything according to Taoist philosophy.
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There is strong evidence supporting Lao Zi's historical existence as an individual during his time.
There is strong evidence supporting Lao Zi's historical existence as an individual during his time.
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Daoism is more commonly referred to as Daoism in the West due to its phonetic similarity to native languages.
Daoism is more commonly referred to as Daoism in the West due to its phonetic similarity to native languages.
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The philosophy of Dao states that it can only be comprehended as an Absolute reality.
The philosophy of Dao states that it can only be comprehended as an Absolute reality.
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Taoism advocates for human interference with the natural order as a means to achieve harmony.
Taoism advocates for human interference with the natural order as a means to achieve harmony.
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Study Notes
Confucianism
- Ancient Chinese belief system focusing on personal ethics and morality
- Emphasizes ancestor worship and human-centered virtues for a peaceful life
- Golden rule: "Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do unto you."
- Also known as "the school of the scholars"
- Founded by Confucius (551-479 BCE)
- Confucius was an itinerant teacher
- His teachings on ethics, good behavior, and morality were recorded by disciples.
- Social harmony is maintained by individuals staying in their proper societal positions (father/son, brother/brother, husband/wife, ruler/subjects, friend/friend).
- Filial piety (respect for parents) is considered the most important virtue
- Key beliefs:
- Li: ritual, propriety, etiquette
- Hsiao: love within the family
- Yi: righteousness
- Xin: honesty, trustworthiness
- Jen: benevolence, humaneness (highest Confucian virtue)
- Chung: loyalty to the state
Taoism (Daoism)
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Chinese religion and philosophical teaching
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Also known as Daoism
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Based on the teachings of Laozi (Lao Tzu), considered a great sage
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Focuses on the concept of "Tao" (the way of the universe)
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Laozi (566-470 BCE) - existence debated, possibly a mythical figure.
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Laozi's teachings contrasted with Confucius': Confucius focused on the mundane world while Laozi was more interested in the metaphysical (beyond the physical).
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Confucius sought conscientious leaders, good citizens & benevolent family men.
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Laozi sought to develop a harmony with nature and the spirit world.
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Both Confucianism and Taoism provide pathways for living, although they have contrasting views
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The term "Taoism" is often used over "Daoism" in Western contexts.
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Taoism's core is Dao (Truth, Absolute, Nature, Way of Nature, Way)
- Dao is non-being, yet the source of all being.
- Dao is the Absolute, the Way of Nature, and the Way to the Absolute.
- One follows the Way to the Absolute by following the Way of Nature.
- Finding harmony with Dao is paramount.
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Wu Wei: Non-action or non-purposiveness – a way to live in nature’s rhythm and avoid unnecessary interference.
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Dao De Jing is the central text of Taoism - 81 poems, 5250 Chinese characters
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second to the Bible in translation into English.
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Explore the foundational concepts of Confucianism and Taoism, two major philosophical systems from ancient China. This quiz delves into their core beliefs, teachings, and the social values they promote. Understand the significance of ethics, morality, and social harmony as presented by Confucius and the principles of Taoism.
