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| derived from teachings of Confucius, philosophical and ethical beliefs, defining what it is to be a gentleman, focuses on good in people and the wisdom in judging a man by actions and not status |
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| guided by books Dao and De, primarily about governance, describes virtue and 'the way,' written for elite audience |
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| embodies evil in terms of Confucianism, human nature is inherently chaotic and evil, supported written law and power of government ruling by punishment and reward |
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| Confucian concept of human heartedness, loving benevolence |
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| wrote Tao Te Ching, credited as father of Daoism, recognized as god, later known as embodiment of Dao |
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| rituals, ceremonies, rules of propriety, code of order in some societies |
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| Chinese philosophy that king is chosen by Heaven, ruler doesn't have to be born into esteemed family, ability to represent heaven, trait passed down from father to son |
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| Chinese philosopher, emphasized inherently good nature of humans, imporance of li, rule by kingly sage, love for family above all |
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| form of divination using animal guts, find insight into problem or incident, bones often used as tools as well, Confucian culture first to move away from this practice |
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| Daoist concept, knowing when to act and when to not, practicing this naturally, literally means 'without action' |
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| emperor of Han Dynasty, acquired tons of land, enstated Confucianism, one of most popular and successful emperors of China |
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| pupil of Confucius, C often talked about him with highest regard, mostly simple man, friendship quote |
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