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| a religious practice based on the belief that deceased family members have a continued existence, take an interest in the affairs of the world, and possess the ability to influence the fortune of the living |
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| Yin and Yang is part of achieving perfect equalibrium and balance in life Yin-masculine, light, active Yang- feminine dark, passive |
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| connected people back with ancestors, words on bones used for telling fortunes |
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| Sacrifices needed to please ancestors-shows resources |
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| a old Chinese political theory that the rulers will be chosen by the G-ds to rule |
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| a collection of excerpts from a literary work written by Confucius. (the confucian values)- Confucian teachings |
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| Founder of Confucianism- his beliefs shaped Chinese values-specifically that having strong relationships is the foundation of success in Chinese society |
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| similar to Golden rule, but difference is that if you do something good for someone they don't have to necessarily return the favor. |
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Jen is centered around kindness and love-selflessness not putting yourself before others
to be a (Chen Tzu) it is necessary to have these qualities.
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| The ideal Confucian, is such a good person that it makes other Confuciasts want to be better people. |
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| Li refers to your behavior publicly and privately-not just having the kindness, but also acting on it and always being a good person no matter the situation |
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| 1.Father-son 2. Elder Brother-Younger Brother 3.Husband-wife 4. Friendship 5. Ruler-subject |
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the essence of the relationships-specifically father-son, the piety is the essence of Chinese culture and religion. respect your elders and ancestors
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| You should live to your title or description in life as a father or minister either way. |
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| Power of Arts. It is crucial to know about the arts to complete a human being. It calms the soul. |
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| Power that comes from being good |
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| relationships-benefits gained from having many social connections |
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| keeping face, honor, and self respect. Ex. Don't correct people in public as it is very rude and can be interpreted as an attempt to make them lose face |
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| one of Taoism's most important philosophers- developed many of Taoism's most crucial philosiphies |
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| A philosophical belief system centered around going with the flow and truly believing in the Tao |
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| the source and creator of all reality can never be heard or seen or named but always there-can think of it as cycle of nature or the universe. |
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| part of Tao we can see or touch, there because of unmanifest Tao, best ex. - river because constantly flowing |
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| acting w/ the flow- water not '' nothing" must be quiet for Wu Wei True creativity comes from Wu Wei |
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| Collected teachings of Lao Tzu |
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| One of the major principles of Taoism which states that you have an uncarved block inside you that is you real you, and you have to be true to it. Stay true to the Tao |
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| Chinese philosophy that humans are naturally evil and need to be controlled using harsh laws. |
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| Legalist idea of controlling society through extreme praise or extreme punishment |
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