PHIL-1314 Confucianism Flashcards
Why is Confucianism grouped together with major world religions?
Because it is:
- A spiritual philosophy
- A social ethic
- A political ideology
- A scholarly tradition
Why is Confucianism not officially considered a world religion?
It lacks sacraments and liturgy.
A Sacrament is a sacred rite recognized as of particular importance and significance.
Liturgy is the customary public worship done by a specific religious group, according to its particular traditions.
How long has Confucianism been followed by the Chinese people?
Over two-millenia
Who was Confucious?
Confucius (Latin version of Kung Fu-Tzu or Kung the Master) is referred to, by the Chinese, as the First Teacher
What was Confucius’ reputation like?
He was a man of integrity and practical wisdom
Why did Confucius fail as a politician?
Contemporary rulers were afraid of him
Where did Confucius’ success lay?
As a teacher
In the manner of Socrates, he (Confucius) was considered…
A one-man university
His (Confucius) method of teaching was…
Socratic
The big problems Confucius faced were…
Social anarchy and political violence
Confucius’ way of social order…
- The Realist (Hit them) (Han Fei-Tzu)
- The Mohistic (Universal love) (Mo Tzu or Mo Ti)
Confucius was a lover of…
Tradition
A golden age in China’s past…
Age of Grand Harmony
Two kinds of Tradition…
- Spontaneous
- Deliberate
Deliberate tradition, unlike spontaneous tradition, requires…
Attention
