Every week, we will post quotes from the texts of the main philosophical traditions of ancient China, which include Legalism, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism and Mohism. Each of these philosophies has individually and collectively influenced China’s governance, family and social structure, communications...
Legalism and Daoism are two philosophical traditions which have their roots in ancient China. Both systems were developed during the reign of the Zhou Dynasty, which ruled in China from the 11th century BC until the 3rd century BC.Answer and Explanation: ...
Although the term is often translated in English as “virtue,”deis not simply a desirable human trait or quality, such as goodness. The term is etymologically linked to and homophonous with the verbde, meaning “to get,”“to grab,” or “to take hold of.” One’sdeis therefore achar...
He proposed revitalizing the meaning of the past by advocating a ritualized life. Confucius’s love of antiquity was motivated by his strong desire to understand why certain life forms and institutions, such as reverence for ancestors, human-centred religious practices, and mourning ceremonies, had ...