ConfucianismConfucianism

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ConfuciansimConfuciansim

Religion’s Gods: NoneEstablished by Confucius

Religion’s Gods: NoneEstablished by Confucius

BeliefsBeliefs

Confucianism=System of EthicsDivine Order: Personal Virtue=Political StabilityEmphasis on both Social Hierarchy and Virtuous

Leaders

Confucianism=System of EthicsDivine Order: Personal Virtue=Political StabilityEmphasis on both Social Hierarchy and Virtuous

Leaders

Religious PracticesReligious Practices

Personal RestraintObedience and RespectKnowing One’s Place (Even under

bad rulers!)Eagerness for Service and

Education

Personal RestraintObedience and RespectKnowing One’s Place (Even under

bad rulers!)Eagerness for Service and

Education

RitualsRituals

Daily Life=Rituals-->No emphasis on ceremoniesShape rituals to form a healthy

society and healthy people

Daily Life=Rituals-->No emphasis on ceremoniesShape rituals to form a healthy

society and healthy people

Role of WomenRole of Women

Women serve menMen treat women decently in

returnClear rolesGain power through sons or as

mothers-in-law

Women serve menMen treat women decently in

returnClear rolesGain power through sons or as

mothers-in-law

The Book of FaithThe Book of Faith

Confucius’ Analects: a book of quotes from Confucius and his discussions with his disciples.

Confucius’ Analects: a book of quotes from Confucius and his discussions with his disciples.

Interactions with other religions

Interactions with other religions

Buddhism: Not so smooth…

Accepted in war, dismissed in peace

-> Confucianism better for ruling

Buddhism: Not so smooth…

Accepted in war, dismissed in peace

-> Confucianism better for ruling

Interactions with other religions

Interactions with other religions

Daoism: Follow the way, coexist

Disagreement, but Daoism posed little political threat

Daoism: Follow the way, coexist

Disagreement, but Daoism posed little political threat

Interactions with other religions

Interactions with other religions

Legalism: NO WAY MAN!

Strong disagreementConfucianism=not enough

discipline

Legalism: NO WAY MAN!

Strong disagreementConfucianism=not enough

discipline

Confucius Says: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.”

“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.”

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