Confucianism is the moral and spiritual doctrine taught by the Chinese philosopher and mentor Kung Fu-tzu, or Confucius. The book The World’s Religions narrates that Confucius was no child of the Enlightenment, instead, he was closer to philosophers and psychologists who recognize that altruism is not much engendered by exhortation(Smith,168). Confucius did not consider himself and his teachings as a perfect or original method, he believed to the wisdom of the past. Confucius was obsessed with tradition, and he saw it as the main shaper of inclinations and attitudes. “He loved tradition because he saw it as a potential conduit—one that could funnel into the present behavior patterns that had been perfected during a Golden Age in China’s past,
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According to Confucius, in order to achieve these moral values people should have relationships, and good government. He believed that if the governor was a discipline ruler then the goodness would embody the society. He also believed that only males could lead the government service. Also, Confucius venerated education in high estimation, believing that throughout it, people could reach high life standards. The conception of Confucianism focused on the ultimate human life values, such as: social anarchy and cohesion, virtues and methods of self-discipline and self-cultivation. Other key features in Confucius’ philosophy are customs and rituals. Smith in his book claims that modern life has moved so far from the tradition-bound life of tribal societies as to make it difficult for people to realize how completely it is possible for mores to be in control ( Smith,161). He says that there are not many areas in which custom continues to reach into our lives to dictate our behavior; however, dress and attire remains on of them. To support his statement he gives several examples from ordinary …show more content…
In addition, Confucius believed that years bring not only experience and seasoning, but a ripening of wisdom and mellowing of spirit; on counts that matter the old are ahead of us (Smith, 176). Confucius believed that men should direct their own destiny. He also believed that harmony begins in the family, where the man of the house was considered as the emperor. The philosopher also concerned about ancestor devotion. He believed that fathers in the family had to make sacrifices and report any family concerns to the ancestors’ shrines. There are several similarities between the Chinese philosophy of Confucianism and the religion of Buddhism. However, there also some important differences as well. In this following paragraph I will compare the two belief systems and their practices. Buddhism is a religion taught by a great philosopher Buddha. It has been distributed not only in China, but also in other countries, such as, Nepal and India. However, Confucianism is both a religion and a philosophy of China, which was established by a mentor Confucius. The main concern of Confucianism is the establishment of human doctrines and ritual necessities to
According to Confucius, in order to achieve these moral values people should have relationships, and good government. He believed that if the governor was a discipline ruler then the goodness would embody the society. He also believed that only males could lead the government service. Also, Confucius venerated education in high estimation, believing that throughout it, people could reach high life standards. The conception of Confucianism focused on the ultimate human life values, such as: social anarchy and cohesion, virtues and methods of self-discipline and self-cultivation. Other key features in Confucius’ philosophy are customs and rituals. Smith in his book claims that modern life has moved so far from the tradition-bound life of tribal societies as to make it difficult for people to realize how completely it is possible for mores to be in control ( Smith,161). He says that there are not many areas in which custom continues to reach into our lives to dictate our behavior; however, dress and attire remains on of them. To support his statement he gives several examples from ordinary …show more content…
In addition, Confucius believed that years bring not only experience and seasoning, but a ripening of wisdom and mellowing of spirit; on counts that matter the old are ahead of us (Smith, 176). Confucius believed that men should direct their own destiny. He also believed that harmony begins in the family, where the man of the house was considered as the emperor. The philosopher also concerned about ancestor devotion. He believed that fathers in the family had to make sacrifices and report any family concerns to the ancestors’ shrines. There are several similarities between the Chinese philosophy of Confucianism and the religion of Buddhism. However, there also some important differences as well. In this following paragraph I will compare the two belief systems and their practices. Buddhism is a religion taught by a great philosopher Buddha. It has been distributed not only in China, but also in other countries, such as, Nepal and India. However, Confucianism is both a religion and a philosophy of China, which was established by a mentor Confucius. The main concern of Confucianism is the establishment of human doctrines and ritual necessities to