Lao Tzu was another great philosopher around the time of Confucius who had a different take on life. Although he is attributed with the writing of Tao-Te Ching, he rarely wrote his ideas down because he wanted his philosophy to be passed on in a natural way, to live life with goodness, serenity, and respect, and feared that if it were to be written down it would become an official doctrine of which people followed, rather than a natural occurrence. He had no code on which one should behave, because he believed that good should be governed by instinct and conscience. Both Confucius and Lao Tzu strived to spread good and virtue to the people, but each had different ideas and methods on how to do so. Confucius preached to act with virtue, while Lao Tzu wanted people to have virtue without necessarily presenting it.
Especially it concerns Confucianism which in general gives not enough attention to the nature and activity of the God. Therefore, Confucianism and Taoism often do not consider as religion at all, but philosophical currents of China. In these two directions roots of the subsequent Chinese beliefs are concluded. Unshakable conviction originates from them in equation of the nature, issued in a consequence in the well-known concept of "Yin" and "Yang", force of dark and light, soft and firm, female and male. One more important idea, care of well-being of people penetrates all subsequent philosophy and religion of China.
Ancient China’s Philosophies In China there were three major philosophies, which were Legalism, Daoism, and Confucianism. All of them played an important role in China. One major philosophy that came out of China was Confucianism. Confucians strongly believed in Duty, humanity, and the Filial Piety. Duty is a work ethic, it meant that you had to work hard to fulfill the duties and the affairs of society will prosper as a whole.
Tolerance was showed in bothe for each religion. In Southeast Asia, elites were educated in Confucian-basef school however, the rituals of Confucianism were not abided by for women were equal to men in SouthEast Asia. In Japan, they encouraged both Buddhism and Confucianism. When it came to Confucianism in Japan, womem escaped the oppressive features of Chinese Confucianism culture. Japanese women had freedom and different opportunities in their lives.
Alexander Orr Philosophy 101 Quinnipiac University Writing Assignment #3 The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu and Analects by Confucius have similar intentions with a common end result but vary immensely in how to achieve that result as well as what the ultimate result is. The two of them aim to move away from the selfishness of the individual and focus on a greater harmony society. Confucius describes a much more active role in the pursuit of “the way” and how to achieve a good and harmonious existence. That it is achieved through obedience, justice and learning. If society promotes these values then they will inevitably be reflected in the individual.
Confucianism & Daoism Essay 1 (ASTD-150) During ancient China, it was mainly based on two types of traditional philosophies, Confucianism and Daoism. The religions and philosophies existed far before Buddhism which started to become known in China after the 1st AD, and then it became a significant aspect of Chinese Culture. Both Confucianism and Taoism began to spread to other countries of East Asia. Korean and Japanese Civilizations later adopted Confucianism as a model for governmental organization and fundamental direction towards the self and the world, and Daoist influence on those cultures can be seen in the form of Son/Zen Buddhism. Confucianism and Daoism still remain as the most permanent cultural systems of China today.
Compare/Contrast Essay In ancient Chinese and Indian societies, women were not thought highly of, however they did play differing significant roles in their own societies. Their main points of significance were found in the qualifications for a wife, duties inside the home, and the relationship between them and their husbands. Chinese and Indian women are very similar in their societies because, although they go about it in different ways, they both have the ultimate goal of making their husbands, families, and villages look good. Qualifications for a wife are where the Chinese and Indian women differ the most. Chinese women are supposed to appear modest, which is why they must ever use inappropriate language, always keep their clothes on and fresh, and hide their chastity, if they have any.
Taoism is actually made up of two distinct strands. One strand, philosophical Taoism is based almost entirely on classic texts like the Tao Te Ching and Chuang Tzu. This strand focuses on the great mysteries of Tao and its implications for living. Both the Tao Te Ching and the Chuang Tzu contain foundational teachings although their origins are shrouded in mystery. These books are the basis of the doctrine of not only the first strand but the second as well.
Marlene calls Thatcher; ‘Maggie’ – colloquial use of her name suggesting closeness, perhaps a metaphor for the incorporation of the prime minister’s ideology into society and presenting its strong impact on ordinary life, especially Marlene’s. Churchill however shows how this allusion to a return of the ‘stupendous eighties’ is unrealistic, Thatcher’s contemporary ideology doesn’t work for women or those of lower class unless they lose their identity but perhaps contrasting that it’s exactly this strong ideology that has enabled Marlene to succeed in a world of ‘monetarism.’ For example, Nijo doesn’t actually beat her husband but for the purpose of the play, to highlight the feminist theme, Churchill exaggerates - her thoughts and desires are so strong that they seem real. Nijo defies male dominance like Marlene breaks stereotypical male dominance by reaching ‘top’ through gaining the promotion over other male contenders. The embodiment of Marlene in the character of Nijo emphasises the loss of parts of Marlene’s identity. It’s ironic that Marlene sympathises with characters of Act1 and doesn’t realise the catharsis of her unconscious manifesting itself in this surreal scene.
The Buddhist Tradition is misogynistic” discuss Traditionally the majority of major world religious organisations have been andocentric in nature. Women have faced the problem of being members of sometimes misogynistic, frequently sexist, patriarchal, male-dominated religious traditions. However, Buddhism has been less misogynistic then other faiths, such as Christianity and Islam. The Buddhist tradition is not misogynistic; it is the society of the time that made Buddhism head in this direction, especially once the Buddha himself passed away, as his teachings did not intend to discriminate against woman. ‘Misogyny is an exaggerated pathological aversion towards women.