Confucianism

Confucianism

Key Concepts:

confucianismHumanity  – focus on the other; best described as “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”

Gentleman – focus on the self; the concept of gentleman is not birth but living an ethical life

Ritual – observance of religious practices as well as honor of family and ancestors; these elements should be observed with thought and meaning

Major Texts

Paradise of the Blind
from Confucian Analects

Documents:

Confucianism Background

Confucian Analects

Confucian Analects Assignment

 

 

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