Summary of the Key Terms in Confucianism

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10-27-00

Philosophy 312: Oriental Philosophy
Summary of Key Terms

Abstract: The key terms in Confucianism are listed.

II. The Key Terms in Confucianism form 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
	Check your understanding with a Quiz on Main Concepts of Confucianism.

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