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Philosophies of China Flashcards

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What is Dao?

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“The way”

How the universe functions harmoniously

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What is Tian? (In Daoism)

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The heaven or universe deity that has no personality

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What is the ultimate concern in Daoism?

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To harmonize with the universe

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Can a person be partially in Dao?

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No, a person is either in or out of Dao, there is no in between

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What will happen if everyone is in harmony? (In Daoism)

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The universe will be perfect

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Can one escape Dao?

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No. The Dao just exists, and the Dao is the only thing that exists, so there is nothing to be liberated to.

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What are yin and yang?

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The two energies that make up the universe that represent the balance of the universe

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Where is the Dao found?

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In nature, not society or civilization

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What is the Daoist belief about death?

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Death is a part of life and is natural and needs to be accepted, just like you have to accept all change

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How does a person become one with the Dao?

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Reject formal knowledge and learning

Rely on your instincts and sense

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What is the ultimate concern for legalists?

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To restore social order

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How is the ultimate concern achieved in legalism?

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Through a strong and efficient government with a large emphasis on punishment

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What is the ultimate concern in Confucianism?

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To bring order and live in harmony within society

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How is the ultimate concern in Confucianism achieved?

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Through people acting within their roles in society, and performing rituals

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What is “li”?

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Good conduct of rituals

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Why are rituals important on Confucianism?

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Rituals provide order

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What is “ren” in Confucianism?

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An outward display of virtue and sincerity

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What happens when ren and li are combined in Confucianism?

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It brings harmony, respect, and dignity

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What did Confucius believe about bad people?

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All people are good, and are only bad when they are forced to be

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What are the key relationships? (Confucianism)

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Ruler/ subject
Older brother/ younger brother
Father/ son
Husband/ wife
Friend/ friend
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What is filial piety? (Confucianism)

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Respect for your family, elders, and ancestors

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What characteristics should all people have? (Confucianism)

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Integrity, loyalty, generosity, and politeness

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Confucius

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Desired to restore order and moral living of earlier times to his society.
Believed that social order, harmony and good government could be restored in China if society were organized around 5 basic relationships
Most influential scholar in china

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Confucianism

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A philosophy based on accepted principles of right and wrong and was the foundation for Chinese government and social order

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