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Confucianism and Christianity, 2008.
A comparative analysis of the beliefs of Confucianism and Christianity.
1,398 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper looks at Confucianism with an eye towards comparing it to the western world's greatest contribution to global moral philosophy: Christianity. It discusses how Confucianism is a humanistic and highly rational philosophy that eschews faith in favor of reason and how it also views heaven in a much more nuanced way than Christianity, preferring to see in it many things. The paper argues that Confucianism subordinates the individual to a rigorous form of ethical reasoning that is not wholly dissimilar to Platonism whereas Christianity seeks the subordination of the individual to God above. In the end, Confucianism, whatever its shortcomings as a regulator of human conduct, can properly be called the antecedent to contemporary humanism in a way that Christianity, obviously, cannot.
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"To begin with, Confucianism is about discerning a proper mode of conduct; in other words, it is about setting up a way of seeing and organizing the world that frustrates behavior that would do more harm to society than good. William Theodore de Bary writes that Confucianism holds out a vision of an ideal social order that emphasizes historic values over "fixed eternal verities" (Woo, 71+). More recently, Neo-Confucianism - a cross between traditional Confucianism and Buddhist thought (for a brief discussion of Neo-Confucianism's preoccupation with Buddhist philosophical strains, please see Woo, 71+) - has leaped to the forefront with an equally passionate plea for a well-ordered society founded upon good (moral) conduct that appears to have many of the same fundamental tenets as classic, archaic Confucianism. "
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Religious Dialogue--Christianity, Confucianism, Buddhism, 2006.
An interpretation of a dialogue between a Confucian and a Christian.
1,568 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The paper interprets a dialogue between a Confucian and a Christian. It then goes on to discuss the differences between the religions of Confucianism, Christianity and Buddhism - their history and practice. The author ends with a personal comment about his relationship and feelings toward to the religions he discusses in his paper.
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"Some Western scholars have delineated the fundamental difference between Christianity and Confucianism in that "Confucianism is very much a religion for the purposes of the Chinese," in other words located in the Chinese sense of social order. (Hoad, 2005) However, Christianity began as a nationalistic tradition, a splinter radical group that broke away from the Pharisees and Sadducees of Israel. Christ's reference to the commandments would make no sense to an audience unfamiliar with the religious tradition of Israel. Also, although Christianity may now exist as a theistic rather than a humanistic religion like Confucianism, that is a religion focused on the relationship between God and humans, rather than human interrelationships, Christ explicitly sets out a code of conduct for individuals to obey, and an ideal to uphold in terms of personal piety that is in relation to others as well as to the Father."
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A Critique of Confucianism, 2006.
An overview of Confucianism and a look at how Confucianism has affected Chinese civilization.
4,956 words (approx. 19.8 pages), 49 sources, MLA, $ 125.95
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This paper introduces the philosophy of Confucianism and looks at the founder of Confucianism and the impact that Confucianism has had on Chinese civilization and character. The paper also presents a short history of China and analyzes the affect that Confucianism may have had on China's politics and political systems throughout the ages.
Introduction
Who was Confucius? What is Confucianism?
How Has Confucianism Affected Chinese Civilization
Confucianism and the Chinese Character
Has Confucianism Been the Downfall of China?
A Short History of China
Theories of Democratization
Understanding Political Developments
Political Institution Thesis
Western Philosophy and Western Character
Puritans, Total Reformation for the Glory of God
The Attack of Confucianism
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"The political history of China is interesting in that most new dynasties were created by militaristic totalitarian dictators who conquered and ruled with the backing of an army of some type. These primary revolutionary regimes usually fell back on philosophical legalism as an excuse for their totalitarian excesses. If we examine the evolution each dynasty, including that of Mao Tse Tung, we can observe that the first emperor usually was an aggressive military leader, and each succeeding emperor became more scholarly and intellectual, thereby conforming more and more to the Confucian ideal of the perfect ruler. After the fall of the Chin empire and the reestablishment of the ancient schools of thought the Emperor ruled the country with the assistance of an Academic Army of Chinese Scholars dubbed "The Literati". As with any regime, there were times that the ruling emperor and the literati were in agreement and other times when there was tremendous disagreement. The Song period was one era where the Emperor and the Literati held dichotomous views of both philosophy and government. "
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Confucianism in Korea, 2002.
A discussion of the impact of Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism upon the Korean Kingdoms.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper will show, Confucianism - and particularly Neo-Confucianism - had significant influences upon the political and social fabric of Korea. While these influences sometimes possessed positive political and social results - for example, with the rejuvenation of Korean political culture - they also had negative consequences as well in the political and religious persecutions and controversies that accompanied this effort of national rejuvenation.
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Buddhism and Confucianism, 2008.
This paper describes and compares two world religions, Buddhism and Confucianism.
2,265 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper explains that Buddhism and Confucianism are quite different. The author points out that Buddhism believes in reincarnation while Confucianism does not. The paper relates that Buddhism is absorbed with metaphysical things to an extent that Confucianism is not. The author states that, while it does seem engrossed in metaphysical matters, Buddhism is more prescriptive than Confucianism in the sense that it lays down very specific moral precepts as opposed to Confucianism's broad doctrinal principles. The paper further asserts that, while there are some general similarities, there certainly appear to be many more dissimilarities - and there is no question that Buddhism is inward-looking and fixated upon impractical matters in a way that Confucianism is not.
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"Ashby's online article also introduces a number of other interesting details that hint at how the intellectual, philosophical and moral training of a Confucian will differ from the training granted a Buddhist. Chiefly, Confucians throughout time have been motivated by social and/or political concerns, and have immersed themselves in the difficult task of governance. Implicit in all of this, of course, is that young people raised as Confucians have been trained in the cognitive skills needed to assume leadership positions in public life."
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| Term Paper # 18074 |
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Confucianism and Taoism, 2004.
A comparative analysis of the philosophies of Confucianism and Taoism.
2,758 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper examines the history and foundation of the Eastern religions, Confucianism and Taoism. It looks at how they are considered natural complements to each other, despite the superficial differences since Taoism grounds Chinese sensibilities, while Confucianism elevates it to treatment and relationships to others. It also discusses how human life is an important aspect of both Confucianism and Taoism, although for differing reasons, and how moral codes, ethics, and personal integrity are central to Confucianism and how, in Taoism, talent, inner spirit, style, and temperament rule the actions and subjects.
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"In China, people are schooled in the idea that every action a person takes affects another person. The Confucian claim is that ?apart from human relationships there is no self. The self is a center of relationships? (Smith 1991). But there is a sense of individual self in Confucian terms because the ?call to self-examination and introspection generally shows that he not only recognized an interior side to the self but considered it important? (Smith 182). Confucius felt that a person who tried to be a chun tzu was a happier person. When we behave in a way that benefits others, we are happier. Human relationships are fulfilling when we become fully realized human beings or chun zu. (Christianity, Judaism and Islam believe that we cannot do this alone and need God?s help to do it."
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Confucianism Across Chinese History, 2008.
An analysis of the changing nature of Confucianism from the time of the Warring States to the Ming Dynasty.
2,005 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses the evolution of Confucianism and how it was adapted to serve the changing needs of the Chinese state with which it came to be so identified. It looks at the changes in Confucianism from the time of the Warring States to the Ming Dynasty. The paper also describes the importance of Confucianism in Chinese history and the fundamental disagreements about Confucianism that extend throughout Chinese history.
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"This passage is interesting for its emphasis on how the Confucian focus on ritual can be oriented towards the individual and the individuals local relationships, with the broader implications for the state clearly being secondary. Clearly, this represents a profound shift from the heavy emphasis of Confucianism since the Han upon how Confucianism is useful to the state and government. Now, with Neo-Confucianism, Zhu Xi seems to suggest that the Chinese people have different needs that must be met in new ways through an adaptation of traditional Confucian thinking. In this adaptation, it may be argued, Zhu Xi is continuing int he practice of continual revision of Confucianism(s) that have defined the evolution of this philosophy in theory and practice throughout Chinese imperial history."
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"Confucianism and Ecology", 2002.
An analysis of the Chinese perspective on ecology through a review of "Confucianism and Ecology" by Mary Tucker.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss the book "Confucianism and Ecology" by Mary Tucker and discuss the chapter: "The Trinity of Cosmology, Ecology, and Ethics in the Confucian Personhood and Motifs for a New Confucian Ecological Vision" to reveal the nature of Confucianism in the ethical premise of the cosmos in which it if discussed in ecology. By understanding these motifs for the environment, we can better understand a Chinese perspective on the way this philosophy works in a western thought process..
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Taoism as Differentiated from Buddhism and Confucianism, 2002.
A short essay showing the development of Taoism in conjunction with the emergence of Confucianism and Buddhism.
1,018 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper examines how Chinese thought derives its basis from an indigenous religion preexisting Confucianism and Buddhism and how its development throughout history shows influence of the Indian-derived Buddhism and the definitively Chinese Confucianism. It explores how Taoism imitated the Confucian division of scripture into four books and five classics and emphasized the patriarchs along with filial piety and also incorporated some Buddhist elements, especially in the areas of meditation and monasticism, although it maintained a separation from those other belief systems in the use of herbal lore and pairing of divine energies.
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"The second essay in the Pao-sung-p?ao-ho-chi contradicts the traditional Chinese view of a cyclical universe where even the gods undergo transformation. Here, rather than incorporating Buddhist thought, Taoism contributed to Buddhist thought and this contribution explains somewhat the development of doctrines in Buddhism relating to layers of heavens and eventual return of even the highest of beings to the lower states. But Taoism relies on the concept of the Three Purities, Five Elders and Golden Immortals and holds that immortals are not bound by the laws of yin-yang and the five agents. It also emphasizes the creation role of T?ai-shang (Lao-Tzu) in stating that he can re-create the world. And in this latter statement we see something of Shiva, and the Indian doctrines that preceded Buddhist thought."
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Confucianism and Daoism, 2005.
This paper compares the ideas of Confucianism and Daoism.
1,930 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper explains that the ideas of Confucianism and Daoism seem contradictory at times, yet the two deal almost exclusively with man's place in the world: Daoists fear society because they believe individuals would not realize their place in the grander scheme of things, but Confucianism believes that man's place in this world is with others to interact with men and their surroundings. The author points out that these two thoughts have merged and dictated Chinese culture providing its followers with a secular guide to life. The paper relates that, like Confucians, Daoists believe in the harmony and balance of nature; the forces Ying and the Yang play a role in the changes in the world.
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"Another idea contra to Confucian thought was the idea of knowledge. Confucius stressed the idea of studying the great libraries of thought to acquire a knowledge that would aid in the betterment of themselves and their fellow men. Confucius suggests that any man is capable of leadership, goodness, and most importantly knowledge. It is in an individual's merit and determination that he finds enlightenment. In contrast Daoism speaks of "the way" in a much loftier sense, "the Tao is one and indivisible, knowledge of it cannot be gained piecemeal, bit by bit. It is not a science; it cannot be the object of a cumulative learning process[...] ultimately the Tao will be known, if at all, as an experience of oneness in which the knower becomes the Tao, not through a transformation". There in lies a sharp contrast in the ideas and schools of learning with tao representing an ultimate understanding of the universe and its workings."
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| Term Paper # 74090 |
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Confucianism and its Critics, 2002.
Examines how Confucianism was once criticized in Chinese history and is now embraced in modern China.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This apparent contradiction will be central to this paper's examination of Confucianism and its critics in modern China. This paper will show that while Confucianism was initially dismissed by critics in the early twentieth century as being an outmoded philosophy supporting a weak imperial government, later critics have come to recognize that it has a place today in Chinese life.
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| Term Paper # 33451 |
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Confucianism, 2004.
An overview of the main beliefs of Confucianism and why it was chosen by the Han Dynasty.
1,038 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper examines how Confucianism is derived from the teachings of the philosopher K?ung Fu Tzu and has been embraced in various nations throughout history including Japan, Korea, and China. It looks at how China, in particular, has embraced Confucianism as a basis for governmental practices and societal morality. It discusses how Confucius had definite opinions about the way that government should be and how, during the Han dynasty, the works of Confucius were revived and canonized.
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"During the reign of Emperor Wudi a Confucian scholar named, Dong Zhongshu encouraged the emperor to create an academy that would educate government officials. At this academy the government officials learned the teachings of Confucius that were found within the Five Classics. (?Confucianism: Founded by K?ung Fu Tzu?) Ultimately these elite government officials embraced the ideologies of Confucius and Confucianism became the official doctrine of the dynasty. In addition, ?The works also formed the basis of later civil service examinations; candidates for responsible government positions received their appointments on the strength of their knowledge of classic literature. As a result, Confucianism secured a firm hold on Chinese intellectual and political life.?"
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