Comparing Confucius And Daoism
Confucius and Daoist Fulfillment
What is a fulfilling life according to Confucianism and Daoism respectively, regarding their views on human nature, one’s relationship to his/her family/society, and nature?
According to Confucianism philosophy, Confucianism is more than just a religion. A complex set of rules, which for nearly 2000 years dictated almost every aspect of Chinese life, it encompasses the fulfillment of life by living ethically and morally. Likewise, aside from being beneficial, it is also considered ones duty to live your life being involved in economic and political works, along with the spirituality. It is noted that while spirituality is very important, it is highly frowned upon for one to withdraw from society to seek …show more content…
The degree of wealth, or lack there of, just determines one’s place or station in life. This is also referred to as The Doctrine of the Mean. No matter one’s station in life, Confucius teaches that of foremost concern should be family and community. Focusing on material and physical needs, such as food, shelter, clothes and relationships, these are what are important. “To repay resentment with kindness – how about that? The master said then with what should one repay kindness? Repay resentment with uprightness. Repay kindness with kindness.” Hawai’i Reader in Traditional Chinese Culture, pg 49.
Confucianism views of human nature can be assimilated in how one should act; and when one strays, how to educate one’s self to find the correct path back. Confucianism deals with the concerns of actions of authoritative people, as their behavior is what determines the tone of all of society. Kind rulers nurture their subjects, creating a morally healthy society. Corrupt rulers will undermine their subjects, creating chaos. Confucius uses the roles of ritual as a guide for obtaining social harmony. Confucianism can be “taught”, as shown through ritual
What is a fulfilling life according to Confucianism and Daoism respectively, regarding their views on human nature, one’s relationship to his/her family/society, and nature?
According to Confucianism philosophy, Confucianism is more than just a religion. A complex set of rules, which for nearly 2000 years dictated almost every aspect of Chinese life, it encompasses the fulfillment of life by living ethically and morally. Likewise, aside from being beneficial, it is also considered ones duty to live your life being involved in economic and political works, along with the spirituality. It is noted that while spirituality is very important, it is highly frowned upon for one to withdraw from society to seek …show more content…
The degree of wealth, or lack there of, just determines one’s place or station in life. This is also referred to as The Doctrine of the Mean. No matter one’s station in life, Confucius teaches that of foremost concern should be family and community. Focusing on material and physical needs, such as food, shelter, clothes and relationships, these are what are important. “To repay resentment with kindness – how about that? The master said then with what should one repay kindness? Repay resentment with uprightness. Repay kindness with kindness.” Hawai’i Reader in Traditional Chinese Culture, pg 49.
Confucianism views of human nature can be assimilated in how one should act; and when one strays, how to educate one’s self to find the correct path back. Confucianism deals with the concerns of actions of authoritative people, as their behavior is what determines the tone of all of society. Kind rulers nurture their subjects, creating a morally healthy society. Corrupt rulers will undermine their subjects, creating chaos. Confucius uses the roles of ritual as a guide for obtaining social harmony. Confucianism can be “taught”, as shown through ritual