PPT-Daoism & Confucianism, realism & eastern thoughts.

Alexis Burton A4 Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius complex system of moral social political philosophical and quasireligious thought that has had tremendous influence on the culture and history of East Asia. J. Blackmon. Stating Scientific Realism. Common-sense Realism Naturalized. We inhabit a common reality, which has a structure that exists independently of what people think and say about it, except insofar as reality is comprised of thoughts, theories, and other symbols, and except insofar as reality is dependent on thoughts, theories, and other symbols in ways that might be uncovered by science.. Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. Conflict and Creative . Throught. From about 770-453 B.C.E. China fell into a period of chaos with a number of small states fighting for power.. So much instability led the Chinese to ask important questions about human nature and the best way for rulers to govern.. When people become ill, they will often seek a second opinion. With so much at stake, this makes sense. . So why not do the same for philosophy when you are looking to learn the answers to the . Big Questions. J. Blackmon. Stating Scientific Realism. Common-sense Realism Naturalized. We inhabit a common reality, which has a structure that exists independently of what people think and say about it, except insofar as reality is comprised of thoughts, theories, and other symbols, and except insofar as reality is dependent on thoughts, theories, and other symbols in ways that might be uncovered by science.. A response to Romanticism. What is Realism?. American Realism is a style in art, music, and literature that depicts the lives and everyday activities of ordinary people.. The movement began in the late 19. Be like . water. :. flow smoothly around obstacles rather than bumping up against them. adapt yourself to the shape of the channel and you won’t get stuck. The natural rather than the humanmade world is offered as a model. Beliefs. Background. One of two indigenous Chinese religions. Dates back to Ancient China (at least 1751 BCE) – some parts very similar to ancient Western religion. Only found in China (and Taiwan). Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism. The Zhou Dynasty. After taking over from the Shang around 1100 BC, the Zhou held China for several centuries. . Historians often divide the Zhou dynasty into two periods.. The “New” Isms. Auguste Comte. Karl Marx . Friedrich Engels. Why the toughness of mind?. The drive for constitutional governments??. The cry for national sovereignty??. Male suffrage and Democracy??. RELS 110: World Religions. Possible exam questions. Confucius. Life. Compare what we know of the life of Master Kong (Confucius) with what we know of the life of . Siddharta. Gautama (the Buddha). Basic Teachings. “Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself. ” . -Confucius. Origins. Confucianism. is a way of life taught by Confucius in the 6th–5th century BCE (551–479 BCE) in China. . an introduction. Basic overview. “Last” of the major “old” religions of the world. Goes back to at least 1751 BCE, but probably much older. Also, probably the least officially codified of any of the major religions, and in truth many Chinese blend it Confucianism and Buddhism anyway. By John Hernandez and Andrew . Steinwand. The Basics. Daoism (600 to 300 BC) – Belief system based on the Tao Te . Ching. , a book by Lao Tzu. Confucianism (600 to 300 BC) – Complex system of moral, social, political, and religious teaching built up by Confucius. Definition . When magical elements are present in a normal, realistic life setting. . Eg. . An individual living for a number of generations over what is a common life age to live to. . What it does.