Confucianism Essays & Research Papers

Confucianism Wow, can you believe that Confucianism has been around for about five thousand years. I believe human problems, rules, and organization lead to the creation of this religion. Of course the humans on earth have a lot of problems that needs to be fixed and Confucius (Kong Fuzi) might have tried to fix it. Next, after you fix the human problems you need to make rules so you do not need to state the same things back over, and people will know what to do. Then you need to be organized...

Confucianism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Confucianism History[show] Fundamental concepts[show] Confucianism by country[show] Confucian texts[show] Organisation[show] Portal Confucianism v t e This article contains Chinese text.Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead ofChinese characters. Temple of Confucius of Jiangyin,Wuxi, Jiangsu. This is a wénmiào(文庙), that is to say a temple whereConfucius is worshiped as Wéndì(文帝),...

Jason Thompson Philosophy James Schaar 2/09/2013 Confucius was born in 551-479 BC. His father died while Confucius was three years old. He was raised in a poor single mother family, during a time of civil unrest in china. Confucius is thought to be the first teacher and the one of most influential Chinese philosophers. After his death his teachings became the basis for Confucianism. Confucius believed that we’re naturally good, but it needs to be learned. People have to learn how to...

Confucianism The idea that man was born to be wicked and required the forceful hand of control by a leader was widely accepted throughout parts of Ancient China. A philosopher by the name of Kung Fu-tzu or Confucius had a different viewpoint; that man was born to be generally good-natured but could be perfected by instilling in them a teaching of mutual obligation and respect. He embarked on attempting to initiate his idea to no avail, so he thought. His disciples carried along his legacy...

 There are several virtues that advocate in Confucianism, manly known as filial piety, loyalty, forbearance, humaneness and the golden rule. Confucius believes that each of them is interdependent and human should maintain the balance of them in order to ensure a smooth collaboration in human society. On the other hand, Confucius emphasizes ancient arts like rites, music and writing. He thinks that these are the major components that cultivate ones disposition. For instance, writing can...

Neo-Confucianism Throughout China’s history, the philosophy bestowed by Confucius has provided a life structure for the people of China. The works of this great philosopher have managed to entwine with the people, and has survived the countless rise and fall of multiple dynasties. This is not to say the acceptance of the philosophies has been stagnant. On the contrary, along the way the Confusion philosophies have been shaped, molded and influenced by other religions and thought processes,...

Taoism (Daoism) and Confucianism are two of the most ancient, deeply rooted philosophies of the Eastern world. Arising in China within the same time period, the two philosophies are a likely reflection of the social instability and political conflict which marked the final centuries of the Chou and Warring States Period (Roberts 143). While the two schools of thought are noticeably distinct, Taoism and Confucianism both profoundly impacted Chinese society through the pursuit of harmony within...

Korea is located on the eastern tip of the Asian continent, in the small peninsula that faces the Pacific Ocean. This small country has lasted over four thousand years, withstanding its powerful neighbors and developed a unique culture of its own. One of its main unique features comes from the fact that it pursued Confucianism as its core ideology. Therefore, even though Confucianism started in China, the application of it can be traced also distinctly in Korea. The Dynasty of Joseon...

 Confucianism Jesus Ortiz University of Phoenix February 19, 2015 Ronald Griffen Confucianism can be defined as an ethical and philosophical system that developed from the teachings of a Chinese philosopher called Confucius. The core of this system is humanistic in nature and followers of this particular religion always aim at making sure that everything is done in the right way. The main purpose of this paper is to explore Confucianism as a religion and some of the teachings...

 Confucianism paper Romaine Stewart REL/133 May 11, 2015 Robert Rowland Confucianism paper Confucianism is the ethical and philosophical system developed by a Chinese philosopher called Confucius. The followers of this religion main concern is humanistic, they are mainly concern in making sure everything goes according to the teachings. This religion focus on making everyone follow a path of righteousness, do good to others and the same will follow. The purpose of this paper is to explore...

According to the definition of Communism on Dictionary.com online it states; “ a theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state” and the definition of Confucianism states; “the system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct.” Confucianism...

Hart Benton Dr. Levey HI/Hon 282 26 November 2010 Neo-Confucian History and its Application to Government Neo-Confucianism arose in China during the Song Dynasty as a vehicle to reapply Confucian teachings and morality to an era in which Buddhist and Daoist followers were all but competing with Confucianism. Such competition found Confucianism becoming more and more related to the state as an official religion, reducing the true existence of Confucianism as predicated by Kung T’zu’s own...

Taoism and Confucianism are both very complex and important religions of their time. Both mainly Asian religions, these creeds were more prominent in the times they were developed than they are today. Each of these religions had a certain belief that there was a "Way" that things should happen and should work so that goodness and peace will regulate in the world. Confucius is the founder of Confucianism. His works were taught in the Confucian Analects and his sense of mission to be "a human...

The core of Confucianism: 仁(ren)、义(yi)、礼(li)、智(zhi)、信(xin)、恕(shu)、忠(zhong)、孝(xiao)、悌(ti) Ren Ren: Love people. Confucius ideological system theory core. It is Confucian social politics, ethics of the highest ideal and standards Also reflects his philosophical views are also quite far-reaching impact on future generations. Spring and autumn period to learn in the government, Confucius first open private school Disciples regardless of noble birth or poverty, are subject to the same...

31 Zalenski 2A October 18, 2011 Confucianism and Legalism Confucianism and Legalism were two philosophies developed by scholars as solutions to a period of disorder in China. Confucianism and Legalism are similar in that both originated during the Chinese Classical Period; however, they are different in government because Confucianism focuses on having an orderly, respectful, and successful ruler, while Legalism focuses on having an forceful and omnipotent ruler. In addition, education...

Throughout the course of the first half of the semester we have taken a broad scope of the major aspects of the phenomena that has been the recent history of China. When studying Modern China a common thread of ethical, cultural, religious, political, social, and economic aspects can be analyzed in relationship to Confucianism and its affect on international relations. These aspects show that historically (particularly the nineteenth century) China initially resisted the acceptance of Western...

History's halls rang with the sound of a single hammer as one man remodeled Christianity for all time. This man was Martin Luther, and he changed history's course when he nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the cathedral in Wittenberg, Germany on October 31, 1517. These theses challenged the Roman Catholic Church by inviting debate over the legitimacy of many of the Church's practices, especially the sale of indulgences.1 Luther's simple action not only got him into trouble with church...

[Confucianism Paper] [By; Kari L Sherwood] [University of Phoenix] Confucianism is also known as Ruism and is a very philosophical as well as ethical system. It was developed by a Chinese philosopher Confucius. Confucianism started as an ethical teaching during the Spring as well as the Autumn period, but later had cosmological and metaphysical elements in the Han Dynasty. After the abandonment of Legalism in China, Confucianism became the official ideology of the Han. There beliefs are that...

Confucianism in China: Past and Present China, a country of ancient history and tradition, known for having one of the oldest roots in history and carrying on ancient practices to the modern day, but China is rapidly changing, with new beliefs, practices and cultural ties China is rapidly becoming a world power, reforming those old traditions and creating new ones. However, the influences of ancient philosophies, such as Legalism, Taoism, and Confucianism, can still be felt in modern China...

Confucianism Characteristics 1. 2. 3. 4. Year of Introduction debatable. Generally assumed to be around the 4th century. Determined ethical values and social norms in modern Korea Worked as the most important and efficient system for the governing of the nation Neo-Confucian domination and Transformation of the Korean Society during the Joseon Dynasty, especially after the 17th century 1. 2. Zhu Xi’s Synthetical Thought as State Ideology, covering all aspects of life...

In both Confucianism and Taoism there is a concept of the Superior Man. Name and define some of the principles which are embodied in the Superior man, according to each religion and compare them. I had the task of this question and doing the research on the two to see if there was a difference. The power acquired by the Taoist is te, the efficacy of the Tao in the realm of Being, which is translated as “virtue.” Lao-tzu viewed it, however, as different from Confucian virtue: The man of...

The Chinese people have three main traditions in their history- Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. I am going to be talking about Confucianism and Taoism. Both of these date back to the Sixth Century B.C. The traditional founder of Taoism is Confucius and Laozi. On top of many other things Confucius was a very influential speaker. Throughout time, his teachings, and preaching developed into a religion. He spoke to a wide variety of people.

Daoist tend to look back to Laozi as their...

Are Confucianism and Buddhism religions? To answer this question one must first find the definition of the word religion. According to our text book the word religion come from the Latin word religio which means awe for the gods and concern for proper ritual (experiencing the worlds religion 3). The definition of the word religion according to several dictionaries is a belief in a divine or superhuman power or powers to be obeyed and worshiped as the creator and the ruler of the universe, or...

The Human Problem and the Solution to that Problem At its most basic, chaos/disharmony is the problem and order/harmony is the solution. A belief in Confucianism is that man is basically good, but can be stunted through negative environmental influence or neglect, and therefore must be cultivated as a garden through ritual and disciplines about one’s qi. Problems inevitably arise in human life, but they themselves are capable of promoting learning and growth. “A mistake is not a ‘sin’, but...

Bennett 1 Sydney Bennett Dr. William Hedberg PAR 125 November 19, 2012 Writing Assignment #2 Confucius is one of the most important Chinese philosophers of all time. He taught his thoughts, which eventually formed a religion now known as Confucianism, throughout the city-states of China. After his death someone published the thoughts and conversations of Confucius in order to continue his teachings. There were also other thinkers that Confucius taught who continued to spread his...

Date: Monday, January 31, 2011 Confucianism and Taoism: A Comparative Study RELG 253: Learning Cell One TA: Lisa Blake Often described as the two sides of the coin, Confucianism and Taoism are being practiced, today, by over 225 million people and have existed for more than 2400 years in East Asian culture1. Despite the many differences in both traditions, however, we may also find a lot of similarities. Whether in government application or through abstract, immaterial ideals, we find...

CONFUCIUS Confucius was born in 551 BCE in the state of Lu (modern day Shantung Province). He lived during the Chou dynasty. Later in life, he wandered through many states of China, giving advice to their rulers. He accumulated a small band of students during this time. The last years of his life were spent back in Lu, where he devoted himself to teaching. His writings deal primarily with individual morality and ethics, and the proper exercise of political power by the rulers. INTRODUCTION OF...

I choose Confucianism because there are a lot of things that Confucianism can do to solve the problem that our country is facing right now like corruption, poverty, terrible crimes, increased case of women and children being violated, and the apathy people show who see no hope for our country. There are many values that Confucianism possesses that have to be applied by Filipinos in their daily lives such as good manners, sincerity, and kindness. Through these values, Filipinos could attain...

Confucianism and Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee Celebrated cases of Judge Dee, a detective novel which describes crime cases which happened in China during the Tang Dynasty, in the 7th Century. In the book Judge Dee is a well known magistrate of Chang Ping, whom and is famous for solving crime and maintaining justice, particularly amongst common the Chinese People. In the book, Judge Dee is faced with three murders. As Judge Dee begins solving the crimes, the story unfolds slowly and...

University: University of Leiden 14 June 2012 Department: Language and Culture of China Course: Visual Political Communication (BA3) Semester: Summer Semester 2011/2012 Lecturer: Florian Schneider Journey to the West A Textual-Visual Discourse Analysis Name: Stefan Ruijsch (Student No. 0620203) Major: Chinese Studies, BA 3 E-mail: s.ruijsch@umail.leidenuniv.nl Phone: 06-48369645 Address: Vrijheidslaan 256, 2321 DP Leiden Word Count:...

Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY * 551 – 479 B.C.E. * Born in the feudal state of Liu. * Became a teacher and editor of books. Li --> Rite, rules, ritual decorum (Binding force of an enduring stable society) Ren --> humaneness, benevolence, humanity Shu --> Reciprocity, empathy Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do unto you. Yi --> Righteousness 1. Ruler Subject 2. Father Son 3. Husband Wife 4. Older Brother Younger Brother 5. Older Friend...

Concepts of Confucianism and Daoism Author’s Name Institutional Affiliation Abstract Confucianism is seen or viewed as a way of achieving the full potential in persons thus attaining harmony in society and the world through moral cultivation. All Confucians share the conviction that it is possible to transform oneself and all of society through the cultivation of virtue. This paper therefore discusses various concept and assumptions of Confucianism mainly ren, xiao, li and yi and...

Explain Confucius’s diagnosis of the problem(s) of human nature. What is his prescription? Do you think it’s a good one? If you agree, explain why? After studying the Confucius theory of human nature, my outlook and view on many things have either been changed or at least question. I am left to wonder how being born into this belief system may impact an individual views of themselves, and the world around them. Overall Confucianism is a very practical belief system. Confucius seemed very...

 Confucianism and its Effects on China Confucius and his ideas gave birth to a philosophy and way of living that came to give structure and conduct to an early China. Through the five main themes or ideals of Confucianism, China’s political structure and social standards changed drastically. While at the same time giving stability to a country which had been affected by many change overs of each dynasty it experienced. My goal of this research essay is to explain that Confucianism affected...

Confucianism vs Daoism Around 500 BCE Confucianism and Daoism both came to light. They were more considered philosophies than religions due to their lack of deities and specific afterlife. Unlike Confucianism, Daoism taught more about independence and self-help, while Confucianism taught social harmony, and keeping social order. The Daoists believed that education was corrupt and unimportant, while Confucius was himself a teacher, and taught everyone had the same potential but...

Confucianism vs. Daoism Confucianism and Daoism, although are intermingled among people who practice them, have very different views on what is necessary to become an exemplary person. Confucianism is based on the thought that education, history, structure, rules and regulation will lead to achievement and becoming fully human. Daoists, although they believe in order, hate structure, do not believe in education, and feel wandering, or going with the flow, being with nature, is most...

 Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism are all forms of different ways of thinking. These different “thought processes” are considered, in different ways, a big influence on different cultures. The differences in all of these philosophies is what makes them unique, they are, in my opinion, way beyond their own time period. Many people think of these as mostly religion or philosophy, but either may be true. This essay will present the facts associated with each...

China is a country that has been shaped overtime by many diverse and wide-ranging principles. Religion has served as one of the most powerful examples of these principles, specifically the three teachings, Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. Daoism and Confucianism, which were both founded in China hundreds of years before the appearance of Christ, appear to approach the fundamentals of religion in the same fashion. Since Confucius and Laozi don’t directly address the question of God or an...

Jixiang Huang Compare and Contrast Essay Although Confucianism and Daoism were both developed during the era of the Warring states in China and both were practiced by most officials in the government at the same time, Confucianism and Daoism were developed for different reasons and addresses separate problems during the Warring states era. Confucianism started as the compilation of the teachings of a single low level official known as Kong Fuzi. Confucianism was developed as a way for...

Taoism and of Confucianism as seen through Tigger in The Tao of Pooh The main principles of the religions Taoism and Confucianism clash greatly. The book, The Tao of Pooh, describes Taoism by comparing it to the A. A. Milne character Winnie-the-Pooh. A. A. Milne's character of an energetic, action-orientated tiger, Tigger, is an ideal example of a follower of Confucianism. The most striking principle of Confucianism that Tigger embodied is his self image is that he could accomplish anything he...

 Daoism vs. Confucianism Chosen Texts: Confucianism: 6. Harmony with the Universal Order. Taoism: 1. The Tao itself The sixth century represented a flourishing era for philosophical growth in ancient China. It is in the course of that period that Confucius and Lao-tzu, the two most significant Chinese spiritual figures, are believed to have lived and taught. The philosophies that they adapted, Taoism and Confucianism, coexisted in dynastic China, appealing numerous followers...

History of Chinese Business Lecturer: PU Hualin (George PU) PhD in Economics Associate Professor By: FERENDY BUDIANTO (SIMBA 2012) CASING ARGUMENTS: How does Confucius teaching reflect on ancient Chinese business culture and practice and today Chinese business Culture and practices? DUE: 28th November 2012 Introduction China as a civilization is one of the oldest that has lived in the face of the earth, through out history they...

The Naturalization of Confucianism in Japan and the “Way of the Warrior” Confucianism was first introduced to Japan with the importation of Chinese culture from China long before the beginning of the Tokugawa period in sixth century AD. From an alien philosophy to a widely accepted ideology, Confucianism experienced its unique modification and naturalization in Japanese society. It was in the Tokugawa period that Confucianism was widely spread throughout the nation and studied by many Japanese...

Andrew Simedru Ms. Komar AP World History September 3, 2013 Comparing and Contrasting Confucianism and Legalism Confucius once said, “The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.” Amidst the chaos of political instability and constant warring of the Zhou era, many philosophers arose that impacted China in the fields of politics, religion, and philosophy. Two of these philosophers were Confucius, who lived from 551 to 479 B.C.E., and...

Confucianism February 22, 2013 Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism – there are so many different forms and varieties for an organized collection of belief systems, cultural systems, and world views that connect together humanity, spirituality, and even sometimes morality. There are different narratives, symbols, traditions and histories that serve various purposes. However, Confucianism stands out from many others because of its extensive emphasis on...

Confucianism Still Relevant in Chinese Business Bill Yancey Bellarmine University Confucianism is a philosophy that emphasizes the ethical teachings of Confucius, a Chinese philosopher and teacher of ethics. The philosophy focuses on moral order, loving humanity, honoring parents, and establishing harmony in thought and conduct. Some people say that the philosophy which was created in 5th century B.C. is no longer relevant in Chinese culture, but the number of people who believe in its...

Confucianism vs. Buddhism By Robert Truckle In this essay, two world religions will be compared to see how similar and/or how different they are; these two religions are Confucianism and Buddhism. Confucianism speaks about the wise thoughts that Confucius came across throughout his life. Buddhism speaks about how to acquire great knowledge throughout life. Confucianism was founded by a Chinese man, but Buddhism was founded by an Indian man. These quick comparisons show how the religions...

Philosophical Daoism and early Confucianism have very different views on the way we should live life. If I was to choose a path in life to follow it would be the Confucianist path. Confucianism is a lot more controlled then Daoism. Daoism focuses on wu-wei, which translated is non-action. Non-action means that the Daoists believe the best way to live life is to just go with the flow, and not interrupt the natural course of life. Looking at such perspectives on life only brings chaos to my mind,...

Brittany Covietz HIS 1121 Mid Term Essay Confucianism vs. Daoism Daoism (Taoism) and Confucianism are two of China’s oldest and most pervasive philosophies. They arose during roughly the same period in Chinese history, called the Hundred Schools of Thought. Both philosophies reflect this, as their overarching goals are to seek order and harmony in one’s life, relationship with society, and the universe. Confucianism evolved and spread around the same time as Taoism. However,...

The idea of ruling a powerful government based on the principle of using two conflicting ideologies at the same time appeared foreign to most dynasties of early China. In early Chinese times, after the Period of the Warring States, two ideologies emerged: Legalism and Confucianism. Legalism stressed a strong central government that expressed harsh laws while Confucianism had a decentralized government, placing trust in conscientious and learned individuals to work together to solve political...

Confucius and Confucianism- Books related to Confucius and Confucianism- Confucius and Confucianism- LIFE OF CONFUCIUS Confucius was believed to have been born in 551 BC., in the state of Lu, known today as the Shandong province. His parents, who died while he was a child, named him Kong Qui. Confucius was derived from the Latin word Kongfuzi which means Great Master Kong. Confucius was the most influential and respected philosopher in Chinese history. His ideas...

Disneyfiying Confucious’ Filial Piety as seen in Disney’s Mulan (1998) Filial Piety in the Ballad of Mulan compared to Disney’s version The legend of Mulan, the Chinese woman warrior, was first presented in an annonomous poem called “the Ballad of Mulan” which dated back the 6th sentury Tang Dynansty. The poem was written in five segments; each one represents Mulan’s origin, experience in the battlefield, and also sense of obedience to her family. The legend lives on as it is passed from one...

Confucianism Research Project Confucianism has easily been influential in the development of the Chinese state through history. In fact, the core ideals of Confucianism have evolved. Despite the harsh repression of Confucianism by Marxist revolutionaries during the second half of the twentieth century, Confucian values continues to be influential in Chinese society and recently, Confucian political philosophy has resurfaced again. In addition, the political ideas and social ethics of...

 Confucianism and filial virtue Confucianism is a complex philosophy invented by Confucius during the 5th century BCE, which includes social, moral, philosophical, political and religious thoughts that dominated the culture of East Asia. Confucianism does not advocate specific religious practices or rituals in its teachings but teaches the people to adopt ethics behaviors to live in harmony. The most important of its virtues is probably the filial virtue that characterizes, still...

The Notion of Harmony in Confucianism and Taoism At one point in our lives we are all in search of true harmony in many aspects of our lives. For thousands of years and to present day cultures around the world have been in search for harmony in every aspect of the their lives. The Chinese cultures and followers of Confucianism and Taoism have long defined the essence of harmony. Though in many ways they are different I found there is an ultimate goal in both, which is equilibrium in a societal...

Confucianism is an ethical and philosophical system, on occasion described as a religion,developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius (孔夫⼦子 Kǒng Fūzǐ, or K'ung-fu-tzu, lit. "Master Kong", 551–479 BCE). Confucianism originated as an "ethical-sociopolitical teaching" during the spring and autumn period, but later developed metaphysical and cosmological elements in the Han dynasty.Following the official abandonment of Legalism in China after the Qin dynasty, Confucianism...

Confucianism and Taoism have contrasting views on both religion and politics. However, they stem from a similar goal and have similar beliefs. Confucianism is mainly centered around virtue and ethics as a means to an ordered society and believes that an ordered society is what people should strive for. Taoism, on the other hand, focuses on the individual life in relation to the Tao, or "way of nature." Both are considered philosophies and not religions and acknowledge a path that a person...

John Powers Classical Chinese Philosophy Confucius Term Paper A Reflection on Confucianism Confucianism teachings focus on three socially critical topics. These aspects are woven into the Confucian teachings called The Analects. The Analects can be broken down into the four main parts of focus, humanity, or Jen, word-deed, propriety and the superior man. These Analects are primarily concerned with the personal, and government morality of the people in a given society, the...

Amidst the chaos of political instability and constant warring of the Zhou era, arose many intellectual thinkers that brought such a profound impact in the fields of politics, religion, and philosophy. Even to this day, their influence can be seen on the many matters of China. Confucianism became the paramount school of thinking and later significant philosophies such as Daoism and Legalism gained immense recognition as well. Each party had their own proposals for creating an idealistic...

The Daoism and the Confucianism in Han Dynasty Yang Yu History 135: Imperial Chinese History Professor: Robert J. Culp Paper I March 4th, 2011 The Daoism and the Confucianism in Han Dynasty As the dominant philosophical school for around two thousand years in Chinese imperial history, Confucianism is always regarded as the most representative ideology of China, associated with numerous books, poems, artworks and stories that glorify Confucianism’s permeation into every corner of...

Duc Hoang Professor Sandra Lee IQS 125 26 May 2008 Confucianism and Filial Piety in Chinese culture Western people might wonder why once upon a time in China, choosing a wife or husband for one’s life was not his or her decision but their parents’, or one must mourn for their deceased parents at least three years. The answer is about the definition of morality. Different conceptions of morality have guided different cultures in different directions regarding a central question...

Hinduism is, some would say, the world's most ancient and sprawling religion. Its scriptures and teachings are voluminous and wide-ranging, addressing everything from science and history to philosophy, art and, of course, spirituality. Comparatively speaking, the Hindu teachings are uniquely inclusive rather than exclusive. One of its early Vedas openly recognizes the universality of the spiritual path: "Truth is one; sages call it by different names." As in Buddhism, Hinduism stresses the...

Confucianism and Daoism are two of the most influential schools of thought in ancient China. Both are not only ways of thinking, but ways of life. They are not religions: they have no teaching of worship of gods, or the afterlife; each philosophy focuses on the individual and their behavior. Confucianism and Daoism are often considered polar opposites for several reasons, although they have a few similarities. Confucianism has a core of morality, ethics, and activism. It encourages social...

Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism were 3 philosophies. They all had a different way of teaching but all of them wanted to end the conflicts in China. In Confucianism everyone had a rule that they had to follow. Confucius believed that well organized society need to have younger ones respect the elders and their parents. Good government and social order should be based on a strong relationship in the family. It also believes that education was important for self and society. Daoism (Taoism) is...

Analysis of “In The Idealist Wing of Confucianism: Mencius” “In The Idealist Wing of Confucianism: Mencius”, Fung explains the theories that Mencius developed and how it could be beneficial to a society. Mencius believed that all humans are born good and that they are also born with the “four beginnings” which are wisdom, propriety, righteousness, and human heartedness instilled in them. Fung compares Mencius to other philosophers of the time to allocate the differences between their theories....

Table of Contents Introduction 2 The definition of Confucianism 2 Implications of Confucianism for East Asian accounting 4 The reform of Chinese accounting 5 The influence of Confucianism in Chinese accounting 7 1.) The Government 7 2.) Accounting Ethics 7 3.) Conservatism 8 Japanese Accounting and Confucianism 8 Conclusion 11 References 13   Introduction In order to understand the present day accounting methods and principles of China and Japan it is essential to understand the...

"By nature men are pretty much alike, it is learning and practice that set them apart." This quote by Confucius has been entrenched in the people of China's minds. Chinese lives revolved around Confucian teachings and beliefs. Confucian ideas and beliefs would come to shape the Chinese government. In addition, Confucian ideas would dominate Chinese society, and governed the Chinese's way of life. Then in 1949, the Communists swept into Beijing, and took power. The leader of the Communists, Mao...

 Confucianism Paper Carrie "Shellie" Cobbs World Religious Traditions I REL 133 Robert Mossman July 19, 2014 Confucianism Paper Master Kong, also known as Confucius, began the philosophical and ethical system of Confucianism. Humanitarianism is the core belief of Confucianism. The belief system is based on the philosophy that humans are, by nature, communal and social beings and that everyone has a specific role to play. The Five Great Relationships and the Five Virtues are concepts...

Pre-Han Classical Chinese Thought: Confucianism and Daoism-Written Responses for Questions 1. Confucianism is a system of ideological beliefs and ethical philosophy that is developed from the teachings and thoughts of ancient Chinese teacher Confucius. Confucianism originated during the Spring and Autumn period (770 to 476 BC). Confucius emphasized the morality of an individual and the government, the importance of how social relationships should be and how it affects social order and...

CCCH9003 Modernity and Traditional Chinese Thought 2012-2013 Term Essay ‘Confucianism is of little value in today’s Hong Kong.’ Name: Cheng Ho Kwan UID: 3035068752 Introduction Historically, traditional Confucian philosophy fell out of use in China as modernity swept across Asia at beginning of the twentieth century. Since China was defeated by invaded of western countries and the increase industrial power and economic of Europe and United States forced Chinese people to...

In Introduction to Confucianism, Xinzhong Yao strives to convey a balanced understanding of the Chinese / East Asian tradition of Confucius as it has evolved over the last 2500 years from ancient times to contemporary relevance, from the classics into practice and all within a single book. Yao aims to distinguish his presentation of the subject matter from previous introductions that have taken a more historical approach. He writes for a western audience and for students who are assumed new to...

Confucianism places a great deal of emphasis on the family, viewing all human relationships and institutions as patterned after or based on its model. Confucian familism stands in sharp contrast to the strong individualism traditionally associated with capitalism and liberal democracy. It has also been proven that Confucianism has not been an obstacle on the road to industrialization and capitalist development, if needed it has contributed in a positive fashion. For many in Confucian...

 How has Confucianism influenced modern economic development in East Asia? The rise of Asia’s so called “Tiger” economies followed by China, has given rise to the spectrum of a distinctly East Asian economic development model. The pioneering economic success of in particular, Singapore, South Korea and Japan since the 1970’s has highlighted the need to evaluate and distinguish how such economies achieved such successive growth. A variety of possible factors can explain or highlight...

The theme of benevolence is the core theme throughout the Analects. Benevolence is defined as the desire to do well to others, or to perform kind, charitable acts. Benevolence has three levels: personal, social and political. By reflecting on one’s faults and words, one can bring themselves to eventual improvement and make the development of character and virtue possible. The reflection of one’s self is being personally benevolent. To be socially benevolent is to be benevolent with family and...

My View on the Comparison of English Gentlemen and Chinese Junzi 03100322 10英三 曹雯雯 It is no doubt that there exits a lot of similarities between English culture and Chinese culture, obviously , the topic I want to discuss today , the comparison of English gentlemen and Chinese Junzi , can be regarded as an good example. Meanwhile, the distinctions between cannot be easily neglected . In contrast, through the overall analysis and understanding of the two standards...

A Reaction Paper Principle of Confucius The first thing that ever came out my mind when hearing the Principle of Confucius is the combination of all his philosophies in life which are personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity that have been developed to what they called as Confucianism but there are two main principles which are the core principles: the Ren ("humaneness" or "benevolence") and Li (propriety, reverence, courtesy, ritual)....

Song Dynasty: The Almost Industrial Revolution Between A.D 960-1279 China entered a phase of economic and agricultural growth that was much larger than ever before. Revolutions in farming, ideology, and bureaucracy allowed the Song Dynasty to become the world’s first modern economy. This great economy resulted in high levels of urbanization and favorable conditions for technological development, commerce and a rural-based proto-industrialization.1 Despite the rich development and likelihood...

Beginning the semester we were asked a question, define religion. With my first thoughts, I scribbled down the conceptions of religion as I was taught through my Judaic background, "religion is a prescribed set of ideas and rules as given by a higher power to govern a body of people," it was almost a reflex. Caught up in the common pretenses of Western Judeo-Christian religions, I was quite ignorant to the models of the many eastern religions that exist, especially the popular religions of...

Analysis of the Ethical Principles of Confucius Confucius emphasized the importance of moral character in determining the goodness of persons’ actions. The main ethical principles of Confucianism are li and ren (jen). Confucius asserted that by living according to these principles, one lives in the way of a supreme man, or a true gentleman, referred to as Chun-Tzu. The philosophy surrounding these principles emphasizes personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships,...

Katrina Nguyen Victor Magagna Political Science 113A 8 December 2012 Lasting Legacies The impact of Confucianism in East Asia continues to mold and shape individuals’ actions so they can lead better lives that will have a positive effect on society. This can be achieved once the individual reaches a better understanding about their mutual obligations – that a proper society is revolved around give and take. It is the individuals who keep the lasting legacies of Confucianism through...

Cultural Notes on Chinese Negotiating Behavior James K. Sebenius Cheng (Jason) Qian Working Paper 09-076 Copyright © 2008 by James K. Sebenius and Cheng (Jason) Qian Working papers are in draft form. This working paper is distributed for purposes of comment and discussion only. It may not be reproduced without permission of the copyright holder. Copies of working papers are available from the author. Cultural Notes on Chinese Negotiating Behavior James K. Sebenius...

 Confucianism and Contemporary Issues Confucianism and Contemporary Issues This essay will illustrate the history of Confucianism and the background of Master Kong (Confucius) in the early beginnings of the religion. The purpose of the paper is to discuss the common characteristic of Confucianism with other eastern religions, the contemporary issues it faces, and the interaction between the modern world and Confucianism. Also the paper list the nine most common text of literature...

The Great Encounter of China and the West When the Chinese and Europeans first came into contact with each other, there was a mutual fascination for the other's culture, or way of life. The Chinese began to look at the European culture. They became interested in Western thinking. They were also beginning to look at the religion that the European missionaries were preaching about, Christianity. On the other end, the Europeans who came in contact with the Chinese were fascinated by their...

Sample DBQ paragraphs: Directions: Read the THREE sample introductory paragraphs and choose the one that makes the most sense to you. You may use one of them in your essay if you have not been able to come up with one of your own. Also below is a...

This essay will discuss the vertical society (tateshakai) in Japan, namely its development in ancient and modern Japan and how it shapes attitudes and behavior, and thus providing insight into Japanese etiquette and culture. Tateshakai essentially describes the social hierarchy in Japan and how the Japanese place a huge emphasis on vertical relationships, much in contrast with Western attitudes which favour horizontal relationships and minimizing barriers between hierarchal rungs. Tateshakai...

The Biographies of Exemplary Women in Mair, Steinhardt, and Goldin's Hawai'i Reader in Traditional Chinese Culture [2005] (here after referred to as the Reader) are pithy stories highlighting the often shortened lives of ‘virtuous women' and their commendable actions and roles as wives, fiancées, and daughters (in-law) [Mair, Steinhardt, and Goldin, 607]. The original stories, Lienu zhuan, written by Liu Xiang in Han times were tremendously popular, and had a significant impact on dynastic...

Guanxi is one of the powerful forces in chinese culture, literally means “Relationship”. The concept of Guanxi has its roots from the Confucianism which came into existence since 5th BC and became the culture of china. In confucianism the relationship is given the importance in the family or in the workplace or in the social life. Guanxi express the relationship of one person to another or to one party to another. However, more importantly the term also express an obligation of one party to...

Intercultural Communication Studies VII: 1 1997-8 Hwang Guanxi and Mientze: Conflict Resolution in Chinese Society Kwang-Kuo Hwang National Taiwan University Abstract This paper aims to develop a theoretical framework for illustrating the conflict resolution models in Chinese society on the basis of author's previous analysis of Chinese cultural heritage. In my book "Knowledge and Action," I analyzed the structure of Confucianism with a reference to my theoretical model of "Face and...

Confucianism Beliefs: • One of Conficius’s most important tenets was respect for different family members and reverent treatment for the elder members of any society or group. • He simply wanted to instruct others in his ideas and help them behave morally. • Confucius wanted his fellow men to be upright and honorable, and to uphold the standards of behavior that had distinguished the Chinese empire in years past. • Confucius encouraged moderate behavior, thought, and action; • He asked all...

New Yorker Dan Mintz moved to China as a freelance film director with no contacts, no advertisingexperience. DMG had emerged as one of China's fastest growing advertising agencies. Mintz attributeshis success in part to what the Chinese call guanxi: Guanxi means relationship and through businesssetting it can be better understood as connection. Guanxi has its roots in the Confucian philosophy of valuing social hierarchy and reciprocal obligations. Confucian ideology has a 2,000-year-old history...

The women of the Han Dynasty have traditionally been portrayed as a subjected people.Though they were expected to be submissive to men, they were not altogether powerless. In many ways, they had control over their own lives. First, even though they were expected to be respectful to their husbands, they were given the highest respect as a mother and by fulfilling these duties earned a position of respect. Second, they were considered the master of the home, ...

Asian Religions Confucianism Confucius discusses the idea of ren or “co-humanity” within the texts of The Analects. Ren is one of the most important virtues you can have according to Confucianism. This virtue very much translates into family loyalty, ritual virsuosity, and conduct of society; these things, in part, make up someone’s ren. Ren starts at the most basic level such as loyalty to your family, then to the rituals you carry out, and also to how you act within a society. Also in...

Confucius was legendary. According to Chinese tradition, when Confucius was born there were forty-nine marks of his future greatness on the his body, and on his chest were the visible words, “he will point out, he will act, he will decide, he will accomplish the times”. Confucius, whose actual name was Kong Qiu and courtesy name, was Zhongni, lived between 551 and 479 BC during the late years of China's Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC). He was born in the city of Qufu, which was located...

The Great Encounter of China and the West 1500-1800 The Chinese and European cultures came together for the first time in the fifteenth century when great Chinese fleets traveled throughout the Indian Ocean and along the coast of Africa. These voyages created much concern for China. They lead to a period of isolation for security reasons. By the time the first Europeans arrived in China there was little to no evidence of these voyages. (Mungello 2005) Fallowing that time the Chinese...

Journal of Business Ethics DOI 10.1007/s10551-010-0662-3 Ó Springer 2010 Cultural and Organizational Antecedents of Guanxi: The Chinese Cases Liang-Hung Lin ABSTRACT. Being different from the Western concept of ‘‘relationship,’’ Chinese concept of ‘‘relationship,’’ that is, guanxi profoundly influences Chinese society in commercial activities, business ethics, and organizational behaviors. Moreover, firms can develop their networks of guanxi to gain competitive advantages. Highlighting...

The Book The Good Earth is set in pre-communist China, where the core values of the Chinese were placed in Confucianism. Looking at traditions practiced in The Good Earth from a Eurocentric bias, one would find many negative aspects about Confucius practices. The submissive nature of women and the obligation of tending to your elders no matter the circumstance would be some examples that stand out in The Good Earth. The thought of a man succumbing to a woman was unheard of during that time...