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Human Nature in Religion


Human Nature in Religion
A comparison of Confucian and Buddhist theories of human nature.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages) | 1 source | 2002 United States


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This paper will show, Confucianism viewed human nature in its social context. From this point of view, humans are social beings first and individuals second. As a result, Confucianism emphasized proper conduct and outward behaviour as practical virtues. In contrast, Buddhism was a philosophy of the individual. Instead of emphasizing humans' roles as social creatures, Buddhism stressed the spiritual aspect of human life. In particular, it concentrated on meditation and reflection to see beneath the surface of things to the truth of reality.

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APA Citation:

Human Nature in Religion (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Comparison-Essay-Human-Nature-in-Religion/42931

MLA Citation:

"Human Nature in Religion" 15 January 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Comparison-Essay-Human-Nature-in-Religion/42931>




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