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07/23/2013

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Analects
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The book of the sayings of confucius.
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Dao
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The mysterious origin of the universe, which is present and visible in everything.
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Daodejing
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the classic scripture of Daoism.
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five classics
Definition
classical literature of time, before confucious, including poetry, history, divination.
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four books
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The major confucian books, which include the sayings of confucius and mencius.
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Junzi
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Noble person, the refined human ideal of confucianism.
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Laozi
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The legendary founder of daoism.
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Legalists
Definition
strictest of chinese philosophy schools that advocated strong laws and punishment.
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Li
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Appropriate action, ritual, propriety, etiquette.
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Mohists
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A Chinese school of philosophy that taught universal love.
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Qi
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The life force.
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ren
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Empathy, consideration for others, humaneness; a Confucian virtue.
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Shu
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Reciprocity
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wen
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cultural refinement.
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Wu wei
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No action/strain; doing what comes naturally effortlessness.
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Xiao
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Family devotion, filial piety; virtue.
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