Chinese philosophy

The people worshipped weather gods and sky gods, but the most important god was named Shang-Ti ("History of Chinese Religion"). People who lived during the dynasty also believed that their ancestors became similar to gods. Each family worshiped their own ancestors. Daoism soon followed, which taught the people to keep peace through compromise and using natural forces ("History of Chinese Religion"). Another religion, Confucianism, states that people should do their duty and follow their…

the legitimate state in ancient China. One might tell Huangfu Shi that the Northern Wei is legitimate since it had dominated the territory of the central realm. The Central Plain is the allegedly rightful territory of the central realm as ancient Chinese believed. Just as mentioned in 2.2.3, both the Northern Wei and the southern dynasties adopted various ways to manifest their dominance of the Central Plain thereby to ensure their territorial legitimacy. Huangfu Shi, however, has a different…

Daoism is another part of the Chinese religions. The ideas of Daoism is centered on nature and being a free spirit. The book stated that human needs were best met when individuals rejected all artificial restraints and lived spontaneously in harmony with nature (Bilhartz, 267). This idea prepared me for the article and the video. I am not surprised that the Daoist are worried about nature and the environment. Their teachings and traditions are still important even though the concepts are old.…

They believed that if you try to improve society only made it worse or as my parents would say “When you try to make something good, you are only making it worse”. The Daoism teaches a philosophy of living in harmony with the yin and yang and truly believed that a good government is one that’s governed the least. The Achievement of happiness and letting go of greed by living according to nature is another believe of Daoism which by the…

Chapter 8 examined two native Chinese religious traditions which are Daoism and Confucianism. Some of the most intriguing aspects of Confucianism that I learned was its idea of good government. Confucianism has established teachings of what good government is? As well as important ethical teachings which are learned by faith in a Tian. Each human must take in considerable effort and dedication to change themselves and the world around them. An intriguing aspect about Daoism that I learned was…

It can be concluded, based on the writing of Mary Pat Fisher, Living Religions (2014), that, Confucianism and Daoism are opposites of each other. Both religions originate from China. Confucianism founded by Konq Qiu, is structured and is described as living a life of virtue. Daoism has no clear founder although credit is given to Laozi, is more care free and seeks to be one of nature and to live life as flowing water. Daoist live their lives following the idea that natural order is above…

Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu can be translated as The Book of the Immanence of the Way or The Book of the Way and of How It Manifests Itself. Lao Tzu, author of the book, can also be known as “The Master”. He has a form of government planned and wishes to everyone follows and support this plan. His main goal is simplicity and naturalness. When he thinks of a way to govern someone it comes to his mind the idea that the more rules and obligation you put to a person, the less they will do it. He just…

Confucianism and Taoism have very little in common. Confucianism stresses action, it says that action and ethics are the same. One of Taoism’s most valued precepts is the Wu Wei - doing nothing to do something. Where Confucianism orders the world, and creates it in society’s image, Taoism delights in accepting the seeming disorder, and finding the order in it. Confucianists practice, and Taoists think. Confucianists stress work and governance; Taoists stress relaxation and pensiveness. What they…

Confucius spent thirteen years after serving in the government traveling to various Chinese states and sharing his ideas, hoping that they would be put into practice. Sadly, he returned home unsuccessful and spent the rest of his life, which lasted until 479 BCE, teaching and working on the Five Classics. Not unlike another famous religious figure, Confucius’ legacy and teachings were continued by his followers, most notably Mencius and Xunzi. While Mencius and Xunzi both had different ideas…

The True Gentleman Confucius talks a lot about the characteristics of the true gentleman and how to become one. The true gentleman has many characteristics and few people can accomplish this feat. It takes a virtuous person with the right roots in their character to have the basis of the true gentleman. He is very important to Confucius because of what he does for others and the community overall. The true gentleman follows the way and tries to become virtuous in his life. Confucius says, “The…