Document 1 describes “The Four Noble Truths” which were preached by the Buddha. The document shows the steps necessary to obtain enlightenment which appealed to lower-class citizens. Document 1 also shows a connection between Daoism and Buddhism by referring to “the Way” which is the Daoist path to enlightenment while Nirvana is the Buddhist path to enlightenment. Document 2 shows the instability and lack of structure in China following the fall of the Han dynasty. Zhi Dun was a Buddhist and a Chinese scholar who is guiding Chinese aristocrats and high officials indicating doubt within Confucianism.
Confucianism thought that a ruler should be like a father by setting good examples for the people of China. He also thought that a ruler should be honest, good, and wise in order for the people to follow him. “But he said the best way to rule was through an honorable government and right relationships”
12 Jan. 2016). Lao-tzu thinks that if he lets go of things that make life more confusing and complicated, it will make them more honest, prosperous, and
This implies that they both believed in a “how to live a good life.” And they wanted people to live their life as much as they can and not have a dull moment. Now with Legalism and Confucianism, these may look like polar opposites but they simply can be connected. No matter whether the rules were Confucian people based on shame and Legalism people based on punishment, both Confucianism and Legalism demanded strict respect to them. They both performed a strict environment for their people and wanted them to be loyal and only believe in one thing which was their religion
Confucianism has not only affected China and Asia socially but also politically. Everyone has a role and it is their job to fulfill that role and do it as well as they can. Let the ruler be the ruler, you have your own rule and what you have to do, let the subject be the subject. Showing importance in your role is very important and can make or break the society. Document one suggests that the society will fall apart and not run successfully if the subjects don't fulfill their role.
There were three different answers to the problem of disorder in classical China. The Legalist, the Confucian, and the Daoist. The Legalist solution, while not the first, to disorder was through harsh punishment and bountiful reward for breaking or following and upholding laws. The Confucian solution to disorder was that humans society was filled with superior to inferior relationships, and if those superior acted with benevolence, sincerity, and general concern for welfare, than social harmony could be regained. And the Daoist solution was almost counter intuitive to the Confucian solution because of the idea that people should behave spontaneous and individualistic, and natural to human nature.
In Confucianism Ren and Li enable one to preserve the Dao, when an individual’s Benevolence and the proper manners or behavior pattern combine, a mystical power is produced with human and spiritual relations. Only through ritualized interactions with others and with the spirits can one realize one’s full potential as a human being. Daoism Dao is the primordial entity that exist in an undifferentiated state prior to the coming into being of the myriad things. Daoism evolved out of the same ancient Chinese religious mindset as Confucianism
Daoism and Confucianism are two of the most influential ancient Chinese philosophies that emerged around the same time, over 2,500 years ago. While they share some similarities like a reverence for nature and concepts like yin and yang, their core beliefs diverge significantly. Confucianism views human beings as fundamentally good, with an innate moral sense that can be cultivated through education, rituals, and discipline. The ideal in Confucianism is the "superior person" - a morally upright, well-educated leader devoted to promoting social order and ethical conduct. Confucians take a proactive approach, believing we should work diligently to improve ourselves and society through conscious effort.
While the literal translation of dao from Mandarin is the “path or way”, from a general philosophical standpoint, the Dao is the way of life, the balance of the universe, and the natural flow of the world. From this definition there stem two main schools of thought on how to maintain this Dao; Confucianism and Daoism. While both of these philosophies define the Dao in a similar manner, each has its own unique characteristics imposed on the Dao and their conceptual idea of how to maintain this Dao are contradictory. The emphasis on the virtues that must be possessed to achieve the Dao have minimal overlap between the two philosophies even though they both strive for the same goal. While neither of these philosophies is necessarily correct, the
The Tao Te Ching is a book translated into English, composed of pieces of advice that were originally authored by Lao Tzu. Today, in this work of literature, we will be analyzing chapter 46 and chapter 81 of the Tao Te Ching. Whilst examining these chapters, we will also be exploring what makes those born and raised in Western culture, different from those from the Eastern culture. Chapter 46 partly describes what Tao truly is, giving examples of how Tao is beneficial to the world, as well as examples as to how greed and the desire for more are quite possibly, the worst human mindsets. However, chapter 81 explains how facts are not the only meaning of truth, and that all actions should be made for the benefits of others.
He also got to further his knowledge of other virtuous rulers like King Wen, King Wu and the Duke of Zhou who believed that the heaven allowed them to rule due to their great emphasis on virtue through his study of the Classic of History; this helped to shape his idea that nurturing one’s virtue is very important for political maintenance. It is also in the context of Warring states period that prompted Confucius to come up with the idea of personal development of moral virtues and social reform due to how he realized that this problem arose from how the sovereign power ruled without morality and
Confucianism and Taoism are religious and philosophical systems that provides ethical guidelines to the proper behavior of individuals and officials. Confucius teachings were of social relations, proper conduct and social harmony. Taoism indicated a way of thought or life that could be indulged in by only a few. In Confucianism members that believe and live by all the teachings will always do good and not go astray. They will not be envious of others and will always be in good harmony with one another.
Although both Confucius and Mencius have a lot in common with regards to governance, the two do have varying opinions on certain matters such as the legitimacy when rulers are overthrown, and the relationship between the ruler and his people. In precedence to coming up with policies and administrative measures, one has to first consider the issue of human nature as it plays an essential role in the development of a state 's political system. In the Confucian philosophy, the belief is that goodness is innate in humans and that everyone shares this same trait [子曰：“性相近也，习相远也。”] (Analects, 17.2). Mencius further elaborated on this doctrine by stating that it is mankind’s natural tendency to be kind to others, just as water would naturally flow downwards (Mencius, 6A2).
Lao Tzu to some is considered to be either a Chinese hippy or the first libertarian. (Fresco) Confucius, on the other hand, was generally dedicated to establishing the educated and the philosophically minds of the people of China. Confucius taught about strict order by respecting the relationship in life, such as the self and authority. As previously stated, Lao Tzu was the complete opposite. The Tao Te Ching is filled with examples of how Lao Tzu thought life should be lived.
Compare and contrast the work of Confucius and Han Fei in terms of what they think about and view society and how it should be ordered? Apart from highlighting similarities and differences, in your conclusion also speak about which political model is more appealing to you and why? What is a society?
