Confucianism: 5 Relationships

In Confucianism there are 5 different types of important relationships.  As everyone makes their way through life and society we interact with these 5 relationships constantly. Through these 5 relationships we become human and find our humanity if we do it correctly. Either way our lives are intertwined with these 5 relationships constantly. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

• Parent and Child  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

• Husband and Wife  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

• Older Brother and Younger Brother (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

• Friend and Younger (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

• Ruler and Subject (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

One must obey the older one and the other must take care of those under them. If the ones in power follow the teachings of Confucianism  they will not take advantage of those under them. If the ones obeying follow the teachings of Confucianism they will not disobey and disrespect those in power. Doing this they would be able to live in perfect harmony.

Works Cited

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