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Confucianism and Taoism
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Confucianism and Taoism
This paper discusses the origins of Confucianism and Taoism
500 words (approx. 2 pages) |
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2003
Paper Summary:
This essay discusses how Taoism offered emotional religious satisfaction to those who found the largely ethical system of Confucianism inadequate. The way in which these ideas helped establish the new thoughts of traditional Chinese society are also touched on.From the paper:
"The Tao Te Ching offered a less strict rule of government. A life of Tao was more forgiving than Confucius wisdom. The first chapter for example deals with letting go of comparisons, and not being so concerned with desires. Stealing is discouraged, since material possessions should not be a focus of importance. A Taoist leader is expected to "act without unnecessary speech." Chapter 17 of the Tao Te Ching Book 1 states, "The highest form of government is what people hardly realize is there." It was believed that the "thinning of trustworthiness was the forerunner of disorder," as quoted in Book 2."
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Confucianism and Taoism (2012, February 10). Retrieved February 10, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Confucianism-and-Taoism/4374
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