Confucianism and Daoism Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on Confucianism, Daoism, and their cultural influences.

Confucianism

A social ethics that cultivates social and family relations.

Five Important Social Relations in Confucianism

1. Sovereign and Subject, 2. Parents and Children, 3. Elder and Younger Brother, 4. Husband and Wife, 5. Friend and Friend.

Right Conduct (Li)

Doing the proper thing at the proper time, cultivated through moral virtues and etiquette.

Benevolence (Ren)

A key moral virtue in Confucianism, essential for cultivating social relations.

Golden Rule of Confucianism

Reciprocity: Do not do to others what you do not wish for yourself.

Daoism

A philosophical tradition concerned with our relation to the whole universe, not just human relationships.

Wu-Wei

A Daoist principle meaning 'action through non-action,' emphasizing effortless action.

Three Treasures of Daoist Ethics

Compassion, moderation, and humility.

Calligraphy

An artistic skill in Chinese culture, expressing a person's inner feelings and beauty.

Civil Service Examination

An examination based on Confucian classics and ethics, shaping China's intellectual and cultural life.

Literati

Chinese amateur scholar-painters known for their unity of calligraphy, painting, and poetry.

Characteristics of Literati Paintings

Unity of calligraphy, painting, and poetry; expression of emotion; relation to nature.

Significant Accomplishments in Ming Dynasty Architecture

The Forbidden City, The Great Wall, Ming Dynasty furniture, and Ming Gardens.