confucianism Flashcards
(16 cards)
tao means what
Tao means way
Books of confucianism
- Analects
- Book of Menicus
- the great learning
- doctrine of the mean
What is Neo-Confucianism
A way of thinking that came from the original Confucian ideas, but with new ideas added, emphasizing self-improvement and a good society
(Important figure is Chu Hsi)
What is Tao
It means way and refers to the moral order that permeates the universe and thus the way should be followed
What is Chun - Tzu
Gentleman
Mature person, an ideal human being with perfect moral character
What is Jen
“Goodness, love benevolence” Treating other as one would want to be treated
What is Shu
“Reciporcity” Not to do to others what you would not want them to do to you
What is Li
“Rite” “Propriety” Proper behavior in any given social circumstance.
Wen
Cultural arts, skills. of behavior valued by Confucius as being of moral benefit and as befitting the mature person.
What are some things apart of wen
Mathmatheics, art, music, charriot riding, challigraphy, archery, poems
Te is what
“Virtue” as shown through the power of example, an attribute of the mature person
5 constant relationships are what
Father and son
Ruler and subject
Husband and wife
Friend and Friend
Young vs Old
What is a sage
A wise person who follows Tao
Era in China
Zhou era, warring era with opressive governments
Who is the master
Confucious
two people who contributed to confucious
Lao Tzu
His Mother
