Confucianism: Religion or Philosophy?

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What is the primary focus of Confucianism according to those who argue that it is a philosophy?

Advocating material wealth

Emphasizing the ethical dimension of the world (correct)

Emphasizing supernatural beliefs

Seeking salvation in the afterlife

According to advocates of Confucianism as a philosophy, what did Kung Fuzi (Confucius) emphasize?

Supernatural rituals

Practical and ethical wisdom (correct)

Material possessions

Fasting and prayer

Why is Confucianism considered a religion by some people?

Because it promotes supernatural rituals and beliefs

Because its ideals were inspirational in the sense of aiming for excellence in relationships (correct)

Because it emphasizes material wealth and prosperity

Because it advocates self-centeredness

What did Confucius emphasize should be emphasized in everyday relationships?

Focus on relationships Signup and view all the answers

What did Confucius stress the importance of, which would lead back to the ideal society of their ancestors?

Rituals Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Confucianism according to those who argue that it is a philosophy?

Emphasizing the ethical dimension of the world Signup and view all the answers

Why do advocates of Confucianism as a philosophy argue that Kung Fuzi (Confucius) is a humanist?

Because he focused on practical and ethical wisdom Signup and view all the answers

What term is more felicitously rendered as the 'School of the Learned' in Chinese culture?

Ru jia Signup and view all the answers

According to advocates of Confucianism as a religion, what were the inspirational ideals of Confucianism focused on?

Excellence in one's relationships with others Signup and view all the answers

Why is Confucianism considered a religion by some people?

Because its ideals were inspirational in the sense of aiming for excellence in relationships with others Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Confucianism according to those who argue that it is a philosophy?

Advocating social values and ideals Signup and view all the answers

According to advocates of Confucianism as a religion, what were the inspirational ideals of Confucianism focused on?

Aiming for excellence in relationships with others Signup and view all the answers

What term is more felicitously rendered as the 'School of the Learned' in Chinese culture?

Ru jia Signup and view all the answers

What did Confucius stress the importance of, which would lead back to the ideal society of their ancestors?

Relationships and rituals Signup and view all the answers

According to advocates of Confucianism as a philosophy, what did Kung Fuzi (Confucius) emphasize?

Practical and ethical wisdom Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary focus of Confucianism according to those who argue that it is a philosophy?

According to advocates of Confucianism as a philosophy, what did Kung Fuzi (Confucius) emphasize?

Why is Confucianism considered a religion by some people?

What did Confucius emphasize should be emphasized in everyday relationships?

What did Confucius stress the importance of, which would lead back to the ideal society of their ancestors?

What is the primary focus of Confucianism according to those who argue that it is a philosophy?

Why do advocates of Confucianism as a philosophy argue that Kung Fuzi (Confucius) is a humanist?

What term is more felicitously rendered as the 'School of the Learned' in Chinese culture?

According to advocates of Confucianism as a religion, what were the inspirational ideals of Confucianism focused on?

Why is Confucianism considered a religion by some people?

What is the primary focus of Confucianism according to those who argue that it is a philosophy?

According to advocates of Confucianism as a religion, what were the inspirational ideals of Confucianism focused on?

What term is more felicitously rendered as the 'School of the Learned' in Chinese culture?

What did Confucius stress the importance of, which would lead back to the ideal society of their ancestors?

According to advocates of Confucianism as a philosophy, what did Kung Fuzi (Confucius) emphasize?

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