Review of Confucianism

technically a philosophy, but it acts as a religion

China

What is Confucianism?

Confucius, or Kong Fuzi (551-479 BCE)

Who “founded” Confucianism?

he gained his following after his death

When did Confucius gain his following?

written work of Confucianism by Confucius

written posthumously

The Analects

political and social harmony arise from proper ordering of human relationships (the Cardinal Relations)

What is the basic concept of Confucianism?

it means “superior individual”

refers to the superior person in relationships who cares for the inferior

later on, used to describe educated and devoted Confucian followers

What does “junz” mean/refer to?

Ren

Li

Xiao

What are the three key virtues of Confucianism?

the Sense of Humanity

What is the Ren (Confucianism; one of the three key virtues)?

the Sense of Propriety

What is Li (Confucianism; one of the three key virtues)?

Filial Piety

What is Xiao (Confucianism; one of the three key virtues)?

Bowing to superiors

Honorific terms/titles for superies and elders

Veneration - honoring ancestors

Filial piety - obedience and honoring of parents

Order - order of who enters a building first and eats first

What are some Confucian rituals?

1. Ruler & Subject

2. Father & Son

3. Husband & Wife

4. Elder & younger brother

5. Between friends

What are the 5 Cardinal Relationships in Confucianism?

between friends

What is the only equal relationship in Confucian beliefs?