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This paper explores how Confucianism differs from Christianity, maybe the greatest contribution of the western world to global philosophy. Specifically, the paper looks at what Confucianism aspires to do and how Confucianism seems to take a more humanistic approach vis-a-vis human mastery over the self whereas Christianity seems to eschew humanism and rationalism in favor of "faith" - especially faith in an anthropomorphic God in Heaven. In a related vein, this paper notes how "Heaven" in Confucianism potentially means several different things while, in Christianity, it really means only one thing. The paper concludes by pointing out how Confucianism falters as a guarantor that its practitioners will behave themselves. Ultimately, the paper shows how Confucianism is not so much a self-consciously religious philosophy (like Christianity) as it is a self-consciously rationalistic and humanistic philosophy that, in its striving after ethereal forms, bears something in common with Platonism while simultaneously acting as a sort of prototype for what we now know as humanism.

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"Confucianism is, possibly, the greatest contribution of the East to world philosophy; certainly, it is in the first rank. With that in mind, the following paper will look at how Confucianism differs from (and is similar to) Christianity, maybe the greatest contribution of the western world to global philosophy. Specifically, the paper will begin by looking at what Confucianism - in the main - aspires to do; from there, the paper will look at how Confucianism seems to take a more humanistic approach vis-a-vis human mastery over the self whereas Christianity seems to eschew humanism and rationalism in favor of "faith" - especially faith in..."

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This paper responds to two fixed questions, the first on Confucianism and Daoism explaining their fundamental differences; the second on signs of Confucianism in Canada, stressing the tradition's appeal to diverse Canadians. The paper comments on Confucianism in relation to Canadian values, the Protestant work ethic and conservative social philosophy. The paper also notes Confucianism's imprint across Chinese civilization.

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"Confucianism and Daoism share origins in ancient China five centuries before the arrival of Buddhism from India, sharing a general focus on chiao or teachings. Confucianism is central to Chinese civilization and societies influenced by it as in Korea and Vietnam. For almost 2000 years the Confucian canon were the texts of Chinese education as stressed ideas of proper forms, authority and relationship so that social cohesion improves through decent actions and attitudes taken up by diverse members of society. Confucius, the Latinized name for the figure known as Kung..."

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The paper reveals that Buddhism believes in reincarnation while Confucianism does not, Buddhism is absorbed with metaphysical things to an extent that Confucianism is not, and the training of the follower in the latter reflects this reality insofar as practical skills for governance appear to be (relatively speaking) more stressed in Confucianism. Finally, the paper discusses how while it does seem engrossed in metaphysical matters, it may be argued that Buddhism is more prescriptive than Confucianism in the sense that it lays down very specific moral precepts while the latter provides broad doctrinal principles. In any case, the paper concludes that while there are some general similarities, there certainly appear to be many more dissimilarities.

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The paper discusses how Daoism commenced as a critique of and reaction to Confucianism, stressing the individual in a world of chaos as opposed to Confucianism's ideal of a stable hierarchical society of proper and regulating relationships. This paper refers to several examples from the "Daode Jing" and explains other Daoist concepts and then provides a concluding discussion that refers to syncretism and lasting vestiges of Daoist and other thought.

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"Confucianism and Daoism have their roots as Han traditions of the early centuries BCE but Daoism shows a definite departure from Confucian ideas of searching for regulation, order and molding behaviours in a focus on personal paths of self sufficiency. Lao Tzu, the Daoist safe and `Old Master' was a principal critic of Confucian thought argued that people should study and develop themselves, aware of a personal path to be followed in contrast with Confucianism's sense of a cohesive human order made up of efforts to fulfill proper relationships with those above and..."

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A comparative discussion of Taoism and Confucianism, arguing that Taoism has a much more mystical and poetic tendency and that Confucianism is rationalistic and laden with moral philosphy.

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"To some extent, Asian philosophies overlap and converge, yet differences can be identified as well. An examination of two strands of Chinese thought, Confucianism and Taoism, illustrates the point. Taoism is associated with Laotse or Lao Tzu who was born at the end of the seventh century B.C. The Tao is known as the Way which might seem to imply that it has a moral component but that is not the case. The definition of the term encompasses much more and the..."

Tags:Taoism, Confucianism, The Way, rationalism, mysticism

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The Eastern religious traditions of Confucianism and Buddhism are structured around the experiences of the key figures of religious authority in these traditions, Confucius and Siddhartha Gautama. In comparing and contrasting these two traditions, it is evident that Confucian and Buddhist communities filled the gap left by their "founders" in a variety of ways, primarily by retaining the basic teachings and principles of their founders while modifying them at times in accordance with prevailing religious, social, and ethical values in their respective societies.

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The Development of Buddhism and Confucianism The Eastern religious traditions of Confucianism and Buddhism are structured around the experiences of the key figures of religious authority in these traditions, Confucius and Siddhartha Gautama. In comparing and contrasting these two traditions, it is evident that Confucian and Buddhist communities filled the gap left by their "founders" in a variety of ways, primarily by retaining the basic teachings and principles of their founders while interpreting them at times in

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This paper considers the Analects of Confucius, one of the basic texts on which that creed is based, and finds that in many ways it is not so much a religion in the typical western sense as a philosophical system. The paper finds that there are close analogies between Christianity and Confucianism in several respects, but finds the difference in the powerlessness of heaven to redeem mankind. The paper points out that this explains the fact that many easterners are "Confucian Christians."

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"I find it curious that religious people in Asia classify themselves as such combinations as "Christian-Confucians" ("Confucianism"), and having studied the Analects of Confucius, I find myself unsure whether I consider this a religion or not. As one source commented: Sometimes viewed as a philosophy, sometimes as a religion, Confucianism is perhaps best understood as an all-encompassing humanism that neither denies nor slights Heaven ("Confucianism"). It does not deny Heaven, but it can hardly be said to embrace heaven, divinity, or any power beyond humanity. The Analects refer to Heaven, but..."

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This paper describes the concept of Confucianism as a social code more than a religious value.

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This paper examines Confucianism by explaining its rituals that show people how to live their lives and interact with others. The paper discusses in detail some of the cults, for example, Cult of Heaven, state cults, ancestor cults, and family rituals.

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"Ritual played an integral role in Confucianism, and was important in the teachings of Confucius himself. This importance was also shown by his disciples, who taught these rituals themselves after the time of Confucius. Because of this, Confucianism became known as a ritual religion , emphasizing both doctrinal and ritual rites within family and society. Confucius made sure that people understood the proper way to go about viewing and practicing rituals, as well as how a leader should act. Some of the rituals are the Cult of Heaven, various State Cults, the Ancestor Cult, and Family Rituals; they include ideas relating to how to act properly and how to relate to each other."

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This essay discusses Confucianism and how it is a philosophical system that is based on the teachings of Confucius. It has been practiced throughout China for nearly 2,000 years.

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