Confucius say...
Mencius
Xunzi into the future
100
Collection of saying and anadotes or stories about Confucius compiled by his students.
What are the Analects?
100
Central virtue of Chinese philosophy, meaning Goodness. (nobility, manliness)
What is ren?
100
Innate tendencies, intrinsic emotions.
What is human nature?
200
A lifelong process that requires learning, reflection and deliberate effort to cultivate our virtues.
What is moral self-cultivation?
200
Moral charisma, inspires others to be better. A 'must have' for Rulers.
What is De?
200
Xunzi has an opposite view; Human Nature is ___ .
What is bad?
300
Obedience, respect and care for one's parents
What is Filial Piety?
300
Everyone must care more for the closest to them and be willing to put others’ needs above their own.
What are Differentiated Loves?
preferential treatment for those closest to them, especially family, but still extend some degree of love and concern to everyone.
300
Why did King Xuan have the sacrificial ox replaced with a sheep?
He was close to the ox.
400
Certain activities are done in certain ways. There is a right way and a wrong way. Politeness and etiquette.
What is Ritual Propriety?
400
If properly cultivated, compassion, distain, respect and dis/approval can grow into virtue.
What are the Four Sprouts?
400
Set of ancient Chinese poems regarded by Confucius as a storehouse of wisdom.
What are the Odes?
500
"Stay in your Lane"
What is Rectifying Names?
500
Story about caring for our "sprouts"
What is the Allegory of Ox Mountain?
500
Qin and Han dynasty rule under this rule of thought with a strong state power with strict impersonal rule of law.
What is legalism?