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H2P final 3
Tao and Confuscius
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Undergraduate 1
12/13/2010

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Confucianism
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derived from teachings of Confucius, philosophical and ethical beliefs, defining what it is to be a gentleman, focuses on good in people and the wisdom in judging a man by actions and not status
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Daoism
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guided by books Dao and De, primarily about governance, describes virtue and 'the way,' written for elite audience
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Hsun-tsu
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embodies evil in terms of Confucianism, human nature is inherently chaotic and evil, supported written law and power of government ruling by punishment and reward
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Jen
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Confucian concept of human heartedness, loving benevolence
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Lao Tzu
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wrote Tao Te Ching, credited as father of Daoism, recognized as god, later known as embodiment of Dao
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li
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rituals, ceremonies, rules of propriety, code of order in some societies
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Mandate of Heaven
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Chinese philosophy that king is chosen by Heaven, ruler doesn't have to be born into esteemed family, ability to represent heaven, trait passed down from father to son
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Mencius
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Chinese philosopher, emphasized inherently good nature of humans, imporance of li, rule by kingly sage, love for family above all
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Scapulomancy
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form of divination using animal guts, find insight into problem or incident, bones often used as tools as well, Confucian culture first to move away from this practice
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Wu Wei
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Daoist concept, knowing when to act and when to not, practicing this naturally, literally means 'without action'
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Wu-Ti
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emperor of Han Dynasty, acquired tons of land, enstated Confucianism, one of most popular and successful emperors of China
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Yen Hui
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pupil of Confucius, C often talked about him with highest regard, mostly simple man, friendship quote
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