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Chinese Belief Systems

Chinese Belief Systems . CONFUCIANISM. Confucianism is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius . Confucius. 551-479 BCE Born in Feudal state of Liu Became a teacher and editor of books.

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Chinese Belief Systems

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  1. Chinese Belief Systems

  2. CONFUCIANISM Confucianism is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius

  3. Confucius 551-479 BCE Born in Feudal state of Liu Became a teacher and editor of books

  4. Confucianism: Mental transformation into a morally perfect person It is transformative – seeks to make you a different, better person

  5. Major Confucian Principles Li- Rite, rules, ritual decorum Ren-Humaneness Shu-Reciprocity, empathy (Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do unto you. Yi-Righteousness Xiao-Filial Piety (Respect your elders)

  6. Aim: • To transform all people into ethical beings • To attain the good things in life • To create a just society

  7. Methods of Confucianism • Study the classics and other scriptures • Put the needs of others before your own • Associate only with good people • Study the world around you • Revere your ancestors • Respect the relations between peoples • Ruler Subject • Father Son • Husband Wife • Older brother Younger Brother • Older Friend  Younger Friend

  8. Confucian establishment: • Imperial cult

  9. Confucian establishment: • City gods

  10. Confucian establishment • Confucian Temples and ceremonies

  11. LEGALISM

  12. Legalism Han Fe Zi 280-233 B.C.E. Lived during the late warring states period Legalism became the political philosophy of the Qin (Ch’in) Dynasty

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