March 7, 2012

Confucianism: What is it?


What is Confucianism?
  • The teachings of Confucius.(1, 2, 3)
  • It is an ethical and social belief or philosophy rather then a religion. (1, 2, 3, 5 )
  • Confucianism describes the position or relationship of a person in Korean society and focuses on: duty, loyalty, honor, filial piety, and sincerity. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
  • Has an emphasis on: family, bettering yourself, respecting your elders, and respecting authority. (1, 2, 5)
  • Stresses the obligations of the people towards each other based on their relationships and places in society. ( 4, 5)
  • Confucianism stresses being able to live together as humans, humanity, and the human relationship . (1, 2, 3,  5)

    Works Cited

    1. Asia Society. (2012). Confucianism. Retrieved from http://asiasociety.org/countries/religions-philosophies/confucianism
    2. Farlex, Inc. (2012). Confucianism. Retrieved from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Confucianism
    3. Dictionary.com (2012). Confucianism. Retrieved from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/confucianism?__utma=1.1588331685.1335064693.1335064693.1335073196.2&__utmb=1.4.10.1335073196&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1335064693.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=131256463
    4. Patheos Inc. (2008 - 2011). Principles of Moral Thought and Action. Retrieved from http://www.patheos.com/Library/Confucianism/Ethics-Morality-Community/Principles-of-Moral-Thought-and-Action.html
    5. The Korean. (January 6, 2011). Confucianism and Korea - Part II: What is Confucianism? Retrieved from http://askakorean.blogspot.com/2011/01/confucianism-and-korea-part-ii-what-is.html






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    1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 10:51 PM

      I find it extremely interesting how Confucianism is more of an ethical code or philosophy rather than a religion. It is fascinating how, instead of emphasizing divinity and the various 'can and cannots' present in other religions, Confucianism seems to be more secular and focuses on bettering of yourself as a human being.

      I think it would be really interesting to discover how this has impacted Eastern cultures differently from Western culture. Whereas the cultures in the West and Middle East have been heavily influenced by the Abrahamic religions for 2000-plus years, Eastern cultures have had Confucianism for nearly 1500 years.

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      1. JHoffMarch 21, 2012 at 11:17 PM

        Sorry, signed in with the wrong name. That was my post.

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