Chinese Belief Systems CONFUCIANISM Confucianism is a Chinese

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

It is transformative – seeks to make you a different, better person � Confucianism: Mental transformation into a morally perfect person 1/8/2022 4

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)

Aim: �To transform all people into ethical beings �To attain the good things in life �To create a just society 1/8/2022 6

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

Confucian establishment: �Imperial cult 1/8/2022 8

Confucian establishment: �City gods 1/8/2022 9

Confucian establishment �Confucian Temples and ceremonies 1/8/2022 10

LEGALISM

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