WHI 4 fChina CONFUCIANISM AND TAOISM Origins of

WHI. 4 f—China CONFUCIANISM AND TAOISM

Origins of Confucianism � Confucius also known as K’ung-fu-tzu is the founder �Born in 551 B. C. E. �Confucius was a scholar and wanted to advise rulers

Origins of Confucianism � Confucius never wrote his teachings �Students later collected them in what is known as the Analects �The Analects provide the basic teachings of Confucius and is the most important text in Confucianism

Philosophy of Confucianism � Confucius was not concerned with the divine/holy � Confucius’ main concern was how to promote social order and a moral/ethical government

Philosophy of Confucianism � Based on parent child relationships, also known as filial piety �Respect for one’s elders* � Humans are naturally good �Opposite of legalism � Correct and moral behavior would bring peace, order, and stability

Philosophy of Confucianism � Harmony exists when people accept their place in society �Six relationships � Worship and praise the ancestors � Code of politeness (still used in China today) � Emphasis on education https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ap. QUc. KFFZ Cg

Six Relationships—DO NOT WRITE 1. Parent to Child � Filial piety 2. Husband to Wife � Wife subordinate to husband Elder Sibling to Younger Sibling 4. Ruler to Minister 5. Teacher to Student 6. Friend to Friend 3. � Only equal relationship

Origins of Taoism � The founder of Taoism is Lao- Tzu (Laozi) �Born around the 6 th Century— was a contemporary of Confucius � Is the author of Tao Te Ching —the foundational/sacred text of Taoism

Origins of Taoism � Lao Tzu believed people had lost touch with their essential self (the Te) and the way (the Tao) of harmony in the universe � The Tao Te Ching was written to help people understand follow the Tao

Philosophy of Taoism � The goal is to live in harmony with nature (follow the Tao) � The simple life leads to peace and happiness �P’u (the uncarved block)—in our most basic state we contain great power

Philosophy of Taoism � Have few desires and be humble— seek humility �“Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know. ” �“The wise man is one who, knows, what he does not know. ” � Belief of Wu Wei (action less action) �Going with the flow, doing what comes natural

Belief shared by Taoism and Confucianism � Yin and Yang represents opposites in nature (Part of Confucianism and Taoism)

Yin -Down -Cold -Wet -Death -Negative -Feminine -Time -Passive -In -Day -Autumn and Winter Yang -Up -Hot -Dry -Life -Positive -Masculine -Space -Active -Out -Night -Spring and Summer

Winnie The Pooh https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Dj 6 EPlm 8 Kgk

The Three Vinegar Tasters Siddhartha Gautama Lao Tzu Confucius