Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 6
- Lesson
- Minimum of 1 scholarly source
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to one of the following options:
- Define the Confucian terms: ren, yi, li, zhi, and xin. Choose one of these principles and examine how it contributes to social harmony.
- What is wuwei? How does this ideal contribute to harmony with heaven? How does the Daoist idea of wuwei compare to Confucian notions of how one should live in the world?
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Respond to a peer who chose an option different from the one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
Writing Requirements
- Minimum of 3 posts
- Initial Post Length: 200-300 words
- APA format for in-text citations and list of references
SOLUTION
- Define each of the following Confucian principles: ren, yi, li, zhi, and xin.
Ren – Confucians see ren as the notion that each human is not a morally independent creature, but rather a social being for whom identity arises from his interactions with others. The individual who demonstrates ren either embodies the ideal of what a human being needs to be or inspires others to strive for it. The notion of ren has been interpreted in several ways, some of which are translated as “goodness,” “benevolence,” or “love” in English.
Yi – By the reign of Confucius, yi had become synonymous with appropriate behavior, where suitable is assessed against some ethical norms that transcend ordinary social respect or shame. Yi is subjective and comes from wo, which means (I, myself) – a person with yi will not tolerate an insult or humiliation and has a high opinion of himself.….please click the purchase button below to access the entire solution at $5