Confucianism and Taoism
Transcript of Confucianism and Taoism
Confucianism and Taoism
Life of ConfuciusLife of ConfuciusTeachings of Confucianism and TaoismTeachings of Confucianism and Taoism
By: Jessica SheuPeriod DMay 23, 2008
Background of ConfuciusBackground of Confucius Born in 551 B.C. in the state of Lu Worked as: shepard, cowherd, clerk, book-
keeper, governor, chief magistrate of the city of Chung-tu
Was a thinker, political figure, educator Founder of the Ru School of Chinese thought Wanted to restore ancient social order
ConfuciusConfucius’ ’ TeachingsTeachings
Philosophy Strong family loyalty Ancestor worship Respect of elders by children Family: basis of ideal government Good etiquette on daily basis “Selflessness”
Four rules to reach self-development To develop himself To keep his family To rule the country To bring harmony to the
world
QuotesQuotes “What you do not wish for yourself, do
not do to others” “The superior man seeks for it in
himself. The pity man seeks for it in others”
“When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them”
BackgroundBackground Originated with the teachings of
Laozi: Born in 604 BC Sought ways to adopt more peaceful
ways of life Historically the author of Daodejing Depicted as the Taoist god
Basic PrinciplesBasic Principles Taught how to achieve balance &
harmony Emphasized self-preservation “Do-nothingness” Was against the Confucian goal to
restore ancient social order
Basic Principals (cont.) Keep their people in “ignorance” or “simple-minded” Thought human actions towards universe were limited Most common symbol is Yin Yang figure
Represents perfect balance If balance: peace and harmony No balance: confusion and chaos
Assessment QuestionsAssessment Questions1. What was one of Confucius’ quotes?2. What jobs did Confucius take?3. What is one of the four Confucianism rules to
reach self-development?4. Who originated Taoism?5. What is the main symbol of Taoism?
Answers: 1. (Any quote from slide 6 is correct) Sample answer:
“What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others”
2.Worked as: shepard, cowherd, clerk, book-keeper, governor, chief magistrate of the city of Chung-tu
3. (Any one from slide 5 is correct) Sample answer: to bring harmony to the world
4. Laozi 5. The Yin and Yang symbol
By: Jessica Sheu
Period DMay 23, 2008