A Comparative Study of the Logical Philosophies of Lao Tzu and Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel as Applied to the Religion in the Philippines by Shekainah Joy B. Raymundo BSA 13 ABSTRACT Title: A Comparative Study of the Logical Philosophies of Lao Tzu and Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel as Applied to the Religion in the Philippines Total Number of Pages: 38 Author: Shekainah Joy B. Raymundo Type of Document: Comparative Study Name and Address of Institution: DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY - DASMARIÑAS
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his students. Confucius’ idea of the Chun Tzu or superior man is described in the Analects. This concept of a superior man is an ideal to which his followers are striving to become. To Confucius Chun Tzu meant a morally superior man that had a great and noble soul. This superior man followed (Li) which meaning is striving for the good life. By being a superior man you were always thinking about what was best for humanity and not yourself. The Chun Tzu does not seek to put his self above or
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difference between the chun tzu and the hsiao jen? The literal translation seems to mean: chun tzu is a ruling figure while hsiao jen is one who is ruled. Of course‚ these two labels represent much more than social division. Lau says that they are moral terms with chun tzu being one with strong morals and hsiao jen meaning the opposite. Confucius uses these terms sometimes ambiguously as well‚ a possible nod to the complexity of human morals. 3. Can anyone become a chun tzu? Although it is not spelled
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Glen Szabo Intro. To Eastern Philosophy Paper 1: Confucius 128. Confucius said: "If your words are grand‚ you will find that it is difficult for your actions to measure up to them." [14.21] This passage appears on page 14 in the text in the section on words and actions. The point that Confucius is trying to make here is that speaking in an exaggerated manner of yourself or your deeds is just as easy as speaking of them in any other way. But it is much harder to actually perform lofty
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Confucius The Chinese teacher and philosopher Confucius was the founder of the school of philosophy known as the Ju or Confucianism‚ which is still very influential in China. Information on his life Confucius is the Latinized name of K’ung Fu-tzu (Great Master K’ung). His original name was K’ung Ch’iu; he is also known as K’ung Chung-ni. The most detailed traditional account of Confucius’s life is contained in the Records of the Historian (Shih chi) by Ssu-ma Ch’ien‚ who lived from 145 B.C.E
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Confucianism is a powerful religion that differs from others because it not only focuses on spiritual beliefs‚ but in social and moral values. Based on Huston Smith‚ this religion became more important with the founder named Kung Fu-tzu who later became known as Confucius. He was born into poverty that helped him understand the suffering and social life of others. This mentor became the most influential philosopher in China. Moreover‚ this historic event began to develop when china was in crisis;
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ethical core and to achieve moral and social order‚ one must look within oneself. Some of the key concepts emphasized in Confucianism are: the concepts of Good (jen)‚ Ritual (li)‚ Virtue (te‚ or moral power)‚ and the Gentleman or “superior man” (chun-tzu). All of these concepts are vitally important but for the purpose of this paper‚ I will focus on the concept of jen and how it works in Confucian philosophy. What is Jen? The concept of jen (Goodness) is the fundamental virtue of Confucius’ teachings
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centered on love. Confucius offered up an additional method of reform‚ being a balance of benevolence and dignity. His goal was to raise the good in people‚ hoping that by promoting a more moral nation of citizens‚ the fighting would lessen. Jen‚ chun tzu‚ li‚ te‚ and wen are the five conceptual branches that Confucius based his analects on. Confucius was tremendously concerned with the distraught Chinese political system‚ making government and rule (Confucius’ “te”) a key concept of his analects
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The Ideal Person According to Confucius April 27th‚ 2011 There are several things that Confucius taught‚ but the most important thing of them all was what the ideal person should be. Confucius’ philosophies‚ which were implemented and stated in his teachings; was that the ideal person was one of good moral character. Confucius believed that this was the foundation for his other beliefs. He also believed that the ideal person was also to have the profound respect for worship and sincerely
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July 25‚ 2011 2nd Reflective essay In what ways did Sophocles in Philoctetes‚ Confucians‚ and Taoists deal with the questions of individualism and respect for authority? In Philoctetes‚ Sophocles deals with individualism in two ways from two different characters. The king Odysseus shows his individualism by becoming conniving and deceitful. That is not honorable conduct for a Greek. His actions are definitely not appropriate for a Greek King. He is showing that he will do anything in order
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