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C. Confucius and his disciples
What are the Analects of Confucius?
The Analects of Confucius, are considered a record of the words and acts of the central Chinese thinker and philosopher Confucius and his displaces, as well as the discussions they had.
Who was Confucius?
Confucius (551-479 BC) was a man born to poor but a noble family.
He was a Chinese thinker and philosopher who loved learning.
He was a teacher, government official. He was an educator and a writer.
Who created Confucianism?
Confucius
Confucianism
Chinese ethical and philosophical teachings of Confucius which emphasized education, family, peace, and justice
What are some basic beliefs of Confucianism?
-He stressed the importance of relationships between members of society.
-His philosophy emphasized governmental and personal morality.
-He thinks when governments are corrupt, bad events will occur.
-Everyone should be educated, regardless of social class; education is the path to self-improvement.
-Everyone should be treated humanely.
-People need to respect their elders and ancestors.
-People should practice traditional manners and rituals. -Rulers should be chosen by merit, rather than birth.
What are the important relationships?
The important relationships are: husband to wife, ruler to subject, older sibling to younger sibling, children to parents, older friend to younger friend
According to Confucianism, what is the key to a happy society?
Confucius says the key to a happy society is a book called Analects; if people treated tradition and other people with respect, there would not be violence or chaos.
What did Confucius believe about human relationships?
He believed people should treat other people humanely and with respect. Mostly respect the elders and ancestors.
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
The gods supported a just ruler and do not want a corrupt ruler to reign. A ruler must be a good ruler to keep power. Heaven would bless authority just ruler.
Who introduced the Mandate of Heaven
the Zhou to gain acceptance of their rule
What does it mean if you lost the Mandate of Heaven?
If you lost the Mandate of Heaven, your dynasty ended and you were not blessed by the gods
What make it possible for a government to be overthrown?
It was possible for a government to be overthrown if a ruler lost the Mandate of Heaven and the god's favor. Taxes being too high or natural disasters are a few ways a ruler could be overthrown.
Examples a ruler could be overthrown?
Taxes being too high or natural disasters
What was the significance of the Mandate of Heaven?
It was an explanation of how rulers are overthrown and they can eagerly accept a new dynasty.
It is a philosophy that allows a legitimate change in government without losing and destroying the unique culture.
It requires leaders to be just, moral, good and successful.
According to Confucius, what was the relationship between the family and the state?
-Confucianism stated that if the family was flourishing, the state would flourish
-the family is central of the well-being of the state;
-The state depended on the family aspect of Chinese society and supported strong family ties.
How were children supposed to treat their parents?
Children were supposed to treat their parents with respect, love and obedience.
-They were obliged to care for their parents once they aged, and male family members were expected to honor their deceased family members by making offerings to them at home shrines.
-Children respect their father→ citizens respect their emperor.
-Father controls the work and what the kids do for a living.
What is "filial piety"?
"Filial piety" is adoration and obedience for one's family, elders and ancestors.
How was life more difficult for women than for men?
Life was more difficult for women than for men because in Chinese society, sons were more valued than daughters,
How was life more difficult for women than for men? (specific example)
Women rarely received and education or owned land.
