LI
What values does Confucious say are apart of LI?
Ritual, respect, social harmony
What is the Confucian concept of Ren commonly translated as?
Humaneness, benevolence, or human-heartedness.
True or False:
Ren can operate without the Li
FALSE
When someone only goes to church because they go every Sunday
Li
True or False: If a student respectfully greets their teacher, this is considered Li
True
In Book 12, section 22 of The Analects, how does Confucius define Ren when asked by Fan Chi?
“Love others.”
Without Li, Ren has no _____
Without Ren, Li has no _______
Path, Meaning
When someone feels deeply appreciative of a gift, but doesn't thank the giver
Ren
Does Li only refer to being polite and having good manners?
No, it can also refer to traditions, rituals, and social responsibilities
According to Analects 6.30, what should a humane person do in addition to pursuing their own success?
Help others establish themselves and achieve their goals.
Is the relationship between Ren and Li linear or circular?
Circular!
Someone thanks a teacher after class and truly means it
Ren and Li
Why does Confucious believe Li is important to practice in society
Not only does it create good character, it also establishes a harmonious society as well as good relationships. It causes a positive regulation in good behavior
In Analects 15.24, Confucius introduces the principle of shu. How does this principle guide a person's practice of Ren?
By encouraging people to consider others' perspectives and avoid treating others in ways they would not want to be treated themselves.
What does Confucius say is more important, Ren or Li?
He says both are more important than the other at some point in the Analects
The correct behavior, humaneness, and actions done within a society
Tao
What does this quote suggest about LI?
"“When he talked with his colleagues at court, he spoke freely. With his superiors, he spoke formally with restraint. In the presence of the prince, he spoke respectfully with unease but with self-possession.”
It shows how the Li values how we interact with people in our everyday life, but not just in a ordinary way, but with respect
In The Analects, what paradox exists between cultivating Ren for oneself and practicing Ren toward others?
Ren is a personal moral achievement, yet it can only be fully realized through relationships and concern for others.
What does this quote suggest about the relationship between Ren and Li?
“Being human and yet lacking humaneness—what can such a man do with the rites?"
That Ren is essential for Li. Without Ren, Li cannot occur.
What a person following the mandate of Tian has
Tao