Filial piety

both believed that be a good person, even if people are not good to you. This affected the follower's families. Families were a very large part in the mind of Confucius like they are a big part in modern day societies. Filial piety was the most prominent aspect of families. Filial piety had the children respecting their parents through thoughts and actions. As a result of everyone knowing their place, whether superior or…

Confucius stresses the importance of respect for one’s ancestors by stating that “the highest [form to filial piety] is being a credit to our parents”(1.3). Considering that women were not able to pass on the family name, they miss out on accomplishing one of the most crucial tasks according to Confucius, making their role insignificant in his teachings. The importance of filial piety in Chinese culture combined with a woman’s inhibition to carry on her family name further minimized a woman’s…

When Buddhism was first introduced to China, it wasn’t immediately accepted because the dominant Chinese tradition called Confucian which had centuries of development in China was considered to be superior to other “barbaric” religions. Buddhism never had any chance to become a mainstream religion until the Han empire fell in 220 CE. (Zurcher, 1) After the fall of Han, large parts of China territory were ruled by weak and unstable dynasties, but it gave the opportunity for Buddhism to grow and…

Shinto The Shinto religion is thought to have started at 500BCE or even earlier. The word ‘Shinto’ means, ‘The way of the Gods’. During the 8th century CE, both Shinto and Buddhism became the official religions of Japan. The ‘Buddha’ for the Shinto religion was the ‘Kami’. Kami were ‘Divine spirits that dwell within nature’. People believed that Kami could be found in many different forms, anything unusual or beautiful in nature or in exceptional people. They believed Izanagi-no-mikoto and…

Confucianism and are still heavily regarded in the society of East Asian countries are education, hierarchy of the family, harmony of the family, and filial piety. (Chen) Hierarchy of the family in East Asian countries is where everyone has a role that they must follow, as a child, one must listen to their parents which is filial piety. Filial piety is listening and respecting both parents and elders, which is considered an excellent trait and one that is associated with the leadership and…

The author of the reading, Yao, mentioned in the preface that “Confucianism as a tradition with many dimensions and as an ancient tradition with contemporary appeal”. It is no doubt that in Confucianism, have suggested several main objectives of conservative ideologies which included but not limited to the authoritarianism, hierarchical order, conformity, and status quo; yet Confucianism also practiced some core parts of liberal philosophies. Confucianism suggested the equality, moral autonomy…

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Confucianism was originated by Confucius, an ancient Chinese philosopher, and was then championed by both Mencius and Xunzi. During the same time period roughly, Shang Yang and Shen Buhai developed a new ideological system known as Legalism. Both philosophies found popularity in ancient China, though they hold very different ideals. At first glance, the ancient Chinese philosophies Confucianism and Legalism seem to be polar opposites in regards to government, education, and social relationships.…

During the Time of Warring States, people did not feel like they used to. To help people regain their positive feelings or beliefs, philosophies were created. A philosophy is the study of basic truths and ideas. Most philosophies had an impact on people and their daily lives.The philosophies from Ancient China had an influence of discipline, respect, and peace on how people had to conduct themselves in their daily lives. Human beings have always done bad things. It can range from a small lie to…

Ophelia, the daughter of Polonius and the sister of Laertes, is an obedient daughter. She obeyed every rule that was commanded of her. For example, Polonius warned her about Hamlet’s attitudes and affections towards her, and not to “Believe his vows . . .” (1.2.127). Polonius doubts Hamlet’s love for his daughter. In response to Polonius’ warning, Ophelia obeys by saying, “I shall obey, my lord” (1.3.136). In another instance, Ophelia agreed to become Polonius and Claudius’ spy; to spy on Hamlet…