Chat with AIExam 7: Confucianism The Way of Virtue
The movement that called for a return to basic Confucian principles in response to the growing influence of Buddhism and Daoism in China is known in the West as __________.
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Discuss the Confucian concept of li (propriety) in comparison to the Daoist understanding of harmony.
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotThe Confucian concept of li, or propriety, emphasizes the importance of proper behavior and social norms in maintaining harmony within society. Confucius believed that individuals should adhere to traditional rituals and customs in order to cultivate a sense of respect, order, and harmony in their interactions with others. This includes showing respect for elders, fulfilling one's duties and responsibilities, and maintaining harmonious relationships with others.
On the other hand, the Daoist understanding of harmony is rooted in the concept of Wu Wei, or non-action. Daoism emphasizes the natural flow of the universe and the importance of living in harmony with nature. Instead of focusing on rigid social norms and rituals, Daoism encourages individuals to embrace spontaneity, simplicity, and naturalness in their actions. This involves letting go of attachments and desires, and allowing events to unfold naturally without force or resistance.
In comparison, while Confucianism emphasizes the importance of adhering to social norms and rituals to maintain harmony within society, Daoism focuses on aligning oneself with the natural flow of the universe to achieve harmony. Both concepts ultimately seek to cultivate a sense of balance and order, but they approach it from different perspectives – one through adherence to social norms and the other through embracing the natural order of the universe.
The Confucian teacher most famous for saying that humans are basically good was __________.
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Confucianism was the official state philosophy in China for __________ years.
(35) After Mao Zedong died in 1975, the PRC reintroduced the constitutional guarantee of __________.
(37) Using the "framework for understanding" religious worldviews developed in Chapter 1, compare the worldview of Neo-Confucianism with that of Communism.
(35) The revival of __________ in China today is illustrated with the return of images of the bodhisattva Kuan Yin.
(38) According to the Confucian worldview, all reality is __________.
(34) Defend or refute the following assertion: Daoism is the yin of Chinese culture and Confucianism is the yang.
(41) The PRC is drawing on the Confucian heritage of __________to balance the rising tide of consumerist individualism and distrust of those in authority.
(29) Using the "framework for understanding" religious worldviews developed in Chapter 1, describe the worldview of Neo-Confucianism.
(33) Until 1966 the official policy of the government of the People’s Republic of China was that religion __________.
(37) Using the framework outlined in chapter one, identify the key features of the Daoist worldview (the views of human nature; problem; cause; reality; goal; means; and sacred) and explain their interrelationships.
(34) Master K'ung (Confucius) was born in the __________ century B.C.E.
(36) Explain the notion of "filial piety" and discuss its significance within the Confucian worldview.
(37) Compare and contrast Confucianist and Daoist teaching on any one of the following:
a. the Dao
b. harmony
c. sages
d. society
e. virtue
(31) In the PRC, only the right to propagate __________ is constitutionally guaranteed.
(26) __________ is one of the new religions that do not have state authorization in the PRC.
(35) The Doctrine of the Mean (Zhongyong) makes the following claim: "Thus absolute truth is indestructible. Being indestructible, it is eternal. Being eternal, it is self-existent. Being self-existent, it is infinite. Being infinite, it is vast and deep. Being vast and deep it is transcendental and intelligent." Explain how this fits with the basic Confucian worldview.
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