Confusionism/ taoism Flashcards
What is the book of meniscus?
One of the four books of confusionism
What is the analects?
One of the four books of confusionism
What is chun-tzu?
A gentleman
What is the five constant relationships?
A doctrine that summarizes proper ethical principle for each basic human relationship
What is jen?
The doctrine of love or benevolence
What is li?
Proper behavior in any given social circumstances
What is shu?
A basic principle of confucian ethics
What does tao mean?
The way
What does te mean?
Virtue
What is wen?
The cultral arts
What do taoists believe?
That you can live forever
How did taoists believe that you could live forever?
If you read “the way and its power” and they also tried drugs, amulets, and potions
Who is the founder of taoism?
Lao tzu aka the old master
What are the goals of taoism?
Live in harmony w/ nature, live simply, and dont get possesions
What is the 2nd foundational text?
Chuang tzu
