conf Flashcards
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What is Filial Piety?
The virtue of respect, care, and loyalty toward one’s parents and ancestors.
This concept is central to Confucian values and emphasizes the importance of family relationships.
What is The Book of Analects?
A collection of sayings and ideas attributed to Confucius and his disciples; foundational to Confucian thought.
It serves as a key text in understanding Confucian philosophy.
What did Mencius believe about human nature?
He believed human nature is inherently good.
Mencius argued that people have an innate tendency towards benevolence.
What was Xunzi’s view on human nature?
He argued that human nature is inherently bad and must be corrected through education and ritual.
Xunzi emphasized the need for societal structures to cultivate moral behavior.
What stance did Gaozi take regarding the nature of humanity?
He took a more neutral or less extreme stance on the nature of humanity.
Gaozi’s perspective suggests a balance between the views of Mencius and Xunzi.
What does Legalism emphasize?
Strict laws and harsh punishments to control behavior.
Legalism prioritizes order and discipline over moral considerations.
What is the Confucian Approach to society?
Favors moral education and cultivating virtue to bring about a harmonious society.
This approach contrasts with Legalism by focusing on internal moral development rather than external control.
What do the teachings on Relationships, Hierarchy, and Authority stress?
The importance of proper social relationships (e.g., ruler-subject, parent-child, elder-younger), respect for hierarchy, and leadership by moral example.
These teachings are essential for maintaining social order and harmony in Confucianism.
