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Confucianism: Definitions and Key Terms |
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Confuciansim: Humanistic Philosophy The Historical Problem Faced by Confucius
Links List of Concepts: jen (wren) li (lee) yi (yee) hsiao (showe) chih (chee) chun-tzu (choon dzuh) te (day)
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IV. The Key Terms in Confucianism--an intricate web of concepts. A. jen: human heartedness; humaneness B. li: principle of gain, benefit; in general, "principle," propriety, ritual, social order. C. yi: righteousness; the moral disposition to do good D. hsiao: filial piety, reverence; familial love E. chih: moral wisdom F. chun-tzu: the ideal person; the superior man G. te: virtue; power; power by which people are ruled; power of moral example
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