taoism v confuionism

Confucius

The creator of confucianism

Ru

self-cultivation, ethical living, and social harmony

Ren

humaneness, benevolence. Treating others the way we want to be treated.

The analects

collective of dialogues between kong fuzi and his students

social etiquette

comprises the unwritten rules, manners, and behaviors—such as respect, kindness, and consideration—that govern daily interactions, helping people coexist harmoniously and build rapport

Filial piety

deference to one's own elder. Most important virtue

Moral self-cultivation

the intentional, reflective process of developing and refining one's ethical character, virtue, and, in Confucian thought, achieving personal, and social harmony.

five key relationship

1. Emperor- Subject

2. Husband- Wife

3. Father- Son

4. Older brother- younger brother

5. Friend= Friend

Civil service exam

an exam to find your placement in life

The Dao

The Way: force that runs through all of the natural world

Laozi

Considered the founder of daoism

Chi

the energy source from which all life comes

Naturalness

going on instinct, listening to nature

Dao De Jing

a foundational 6th-century BCE Chinese text attributed to Laozi, acting as the primary scripture for philosophical and religious Taoism.

yin-yang

complementary, opposing forces in Chinese philosophy—representing darkness/cold (Yin) and light/heat (Yang)

tai chi

an ancient Chinese tradition that has evolved into a graceful form of exercise often described as "meditation in motion"