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    Confucius was a Chinese philosopher who lived from 551-479 BC and emphasized ethics, virtue and morality. He believed that human nature is generally good and that people can cultivate their morality through self-improvement and relationships with others. Some of Confucius' key teachings include: - Focusing on humaneness or compassion for others - Respecting hierarchy and proper conduct in relationships like between rulers and subjects, parents and children, husbands and wives - Cultivating virtues like propriety, righteousness and integrity - Honoring family, ancestors and tradition - Seeking harmony and order in society through moral behavior

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    Confucianism

    What does it mean to be ethical?


    Who was Confucius?
    He was born in 551 B.C. within the Spring and Autumn
    period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty in the Chinese
    state of Lu.
    Entering the world on the cusp of the Warring States
    Period (476-221 B.C.)
    In his later years he worked as a Minister of Justice in
    the state of Lu, where he witnessed the immoral actions
    of his peers. He left to enlighten himself.
    Many did not and would not take him seriously, leading
    for him to return home to the state of Lu. Transmitting Kong Fuzi
    and teaching all he learned into a set of books: The Five
    Classics.
    His Teachings
    Confucius relied on analogy and wise sayings
    - “Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble
    without.”
    Confucius promoted learning in all aspects of life,
    studying the world around you, and most importantly
    improving yourself.
    Confucius also promoted the Mandate of Heaven!
    The Basic Tenets of
    Confucianism
    - Humanity is the center of heaven and Earth
    - Human nature is generally good.
    - Cultural wisdom demands respect for age
    and authority.
    - Success of the state depends on proper
    conduct of the ruler.
    - The family group is the foundation of society
    - An orderly society, is one in which all know
    and do what is expected of them
    Confucius’s Engine

    You are here


    The Five Relationships
    Superior / Inferior

    01 02 03
    Ruler / Subject Father / Son Husband / Wife
    President / Citizen Parent / Child Partner / Partner

    04 05
    Older Brother / Younger Brother
    Friend / Friend
    Older Sibling / Younger Sibling
    Confucius Philosophy: The
    seven tenets
    1. Jen: Humaneness
    2. Chun-tzu: Gentleman/Gentlewoman
    3. Li: Respect for ritual
    4. Te: Virtue
    5. Wen: The art of peace
    6. Filial Piety: Duties to living and dead
    7. Shu: Reciprocity
    Jen: Humaneness
    It can also be translated as “goodness” or
    “compassion”
    Based upon empathy and understanding of others
    Having respect for oneself and treating others with
    respect
    Placing someone else’s interests before yourself
    It is the virtue of virtues and no mortal has ever
    perfected it
    This can be summed up in Confucius’ Golden Rule:
    “What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to
    others.”
    In the political aspect, a ruler should treat their
    people with love and concern
    How can you incorporate this into your life?
    CHUN-TZU: GENTLE - One who lives by Jen and is neither petty,
    PERSON arrogant, mean-spirited, or vengeful
    They are comfortable with themself and
    respectful to those they meet
    Lives by a set of moral values and virtues
    Demonstrates respect and loyalty towards
    family, friends, government, and spouse
    Has the ability to judge what the right thing to
    do in a given situation
    They are in control of their emotions
    An example of someone with
    Chun-Tzu could be Po from Kung Fu
    Panda
    LI: RESPECT FOR RITUAL
    The way you conduct yourself in everyday life that is worthy of respect
    Acting appropriately at the proper time; what is ethically best to do
    Suppressing your own desires to act in the best interest of your family,
    friends, and community
    Mastering Li will lead you on the path to goodness and becoming an
    ethical person
    Many of these “rituals” or “customs” are things we do everyday
    unknowingly
    Let’s say you are meeting your significant other’s parents—how do you
    act in accordance with li?
    Te: Virtue
    What characterizes a superior government or
    ruler
    It’s a type of moral power that allows a ruler to
    win the respect of the people without being
    oppressive
    To maintain and cultivate this virtue a ruler must
    practice Li and Ren
    They act in the best interest of their people
    This ruler displays ethical and moral behavior
    which enables them to maintain order; people are
    more willing to follow the ruler
    WEN: THE ART OF PEACE
    The cultivation of aesthetics, music, art, and poetry
    Confucius highly valued the arts as an instrument of
    moral education
    He emphasized the Six Arts which is necessary for
    becoming a gentleman: ritual, music, archery,
    chariot-riding, calligraphy, and mathematics
    The moral character of a gentleperson or state is
    conveyed through a mastery of the arts
    Look at the arts of today-music, movies, plays-is our
    society enriched? Is art defined differently today?
    FILIAL PIETY: DUTIES TO LIVING AND DEAD
    Considered the greatest virtue of Confucian ethics
    It’s the duty to be respectful of your parents and ancestors
    This consists of obeying your parents, taking care of them, honoring their name,
    be able to support them financially, do not be rebellious, and properly honor
    your ancestors through worship and sacrifice
    This relationship is extended to Five Relationships
    1. Sovereign to subject
    2. Parent to child
    3. Husband to wife
    4. Older brother to younger brother
    5. Friend to friend
    In our culture, how do we treat our parents differently?
    SHU: RECIPROCITY
    Everyone is in some type of relationship—parent to child, friend
    to friend, partner to partner
    In each of these relationships there are mutual actions and
    reactions
    Each person must carry out their part of the relationship
    Example: a child owes the parent obedience and the parent
    owes the child care and love
    In each relationship there is also a sense of loyalty one has for
    the other
    Confucius says “shu” can be used as a guide to conduct one’s life.
    In your relationships, what are your duties as a friend, student,
    and child?
    Confucianism Skit Activity
    7 Groups
    Each group will be responsible for creating two skits (1.5-2.5min)
    The first skit will be a dramatization emphasizing the presence of
    your group’s tenet and the second will be a dramatization
    emphasizing the absence of your group’s tenet.
    Each group must write a script and each person in the group must
    have a part to play
    You will have 25 minutes to come up with your skits before
    performing them to the class!
    Exit Ticket!
    On your sticky note - pick one quote and explain how it relates to
    your own journey through life

    1. To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.


    2. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
    3. I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
    4. Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
    5. To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage and
    principle.
    Confucianism
    in modern
    day

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