Confucianism Global I Mr Mc Entarfer HSLPS Aim
Confucianism Global I Mr. Mc. Entarfer HSLPS
• Aim: How did the Confucius philosophy shape ancient China? • Do Now: Copy Quote • “It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them. ” Confucius
• “He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger. ” Confucius
The Wisdom of Confucius (p. 89) • Confucius was born in _____ B. C. to a noble but poor family. Confucius hoped to become a ____ for a local ruler. For years he wandered from court to court talking to rulers about how to ____. Unable to find a position he became a _____.
Five Relationships (p. 89) • Confucius taught that ____ resulted when people accepted their place in society. • He stressed five key relationships. – Father to son. – Elder to younger brother – Husband to wife – Ruler to subject – Friend to friend • _____ was the only equal relationship.
• Confucius believed that everyone had duties and responsibilities in these relationships. For example: rulers should care for their subjects and subjects should obey their rulers. • Confucius believed that respect in relationships would bring order and stability to China.
Filial piety • Above all Confucius placed respect for parents (filial piety) as the most important. • Other Confucian values included honesty, hard work and concern for others. “Do not do on to others, ” he declared, what you do not wish yourself”
Confucius on Government • A ruler must provide good government; in return subjects should be _____ and ______. • Rulers and officials should be well educated. • “By virtue men are pretty much alike. It is learning and practice which set them apart”
Activity • Quotes from Confucius • Directions: • Choose two of the quotes by Confucius. – Describe what Confucius means in your own words – Explain how this quote might help better someone’s life.
Instructional Objectives • SWBAT – Explain how Confucius philosophy shaped China – Discuss how respect can help create an orderly society – Interpret quotes and put them in their own words.
- Slides: 10