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Confucianism & Taoism
Compare & Contrast
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Similarities
Originated in China Can be considered philosophies Founders were contemporaries Does not concern itself with the
underlying causes of the universe
Concerned with human behavior
Became rivals Have recorded beliefs Became popular w/upper class
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Confucianism
Recorded sayings are the Analects
Founded by Confucius – a.k.a. The First Teacher Born in 551B.C. Upset by violence and
moral decay of his age (era of warring states)
Interest in philosophy was political and ethical
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Confucianism - continued
Confucian view of Tao is duty (1st Key) and humanity
Concept of duty is expressed in the form of a “work ethic”
Ruler must set a good example
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Confucianism - continued
Everyone should be governed by the Five Constant Relationships: Parent and child Husband & wife Older sibling to
younger sibling Older friend to younger
friend Ruler to subject
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Taoism(Tao “the way of nature”
Founded by Lao Tzu Scholars aren’t sure if
he really existed Record of beliefs is Tao Te
Ching Believe that the true way to
follow the will of heaven is not action, but inaction
Became increasingly formal from the Han period on
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Confucianism - continued
Disagreed with Taoism’s emphasis on mystery and magic
Second key is humanity Sense of compassion
for others Others should be
tolerated
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Taoism - continued
Best way to act in harmony is to let nature take its course by not interfering with it – through humility and frugal living
More associated with a religion (polytheistic) than Confucianism
Emphasized nature’s mystery and magic
Disagreed with Confucianism’s emphasis on political activity and learning