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Some authors of the Han Feizi took a negative view of Confucianism, [20] and the work has little interest in them as scholars or philosophers. However, at least compared with the Book of Lord Shang, the Han Feizi is arguably still of more Confucian orientation even if it incorporates reward and punishment.
Interpretations adapted to contemporary society allowed for flexibility within Confucianism, while the fundamental system of modeled behavior from ancient texts formed its philosophical core. Diametrically opposed to Mencius, in regards to human nature, was the interpretation of Xunzi ( c. 300 – 237 BC), another Confucian follower.
The Analects stress the importance of ritual, but also the importance of ren, which loosely translates as "human-heartedness", [8] Confucianism, along with Legalism, is responsible for creating one of the world's first meritocracies, which holds that one's status should be determined by education and character rather than ancestry, wealth, or ...
As in Confucianism, Mozi's ruler is intended to act as the fa (or example) for the nobles and officials. From this, the concept of fa develops towards political technique. Illustrated by the scale, grain-leveler and ink and line, together with a benevolent heart, Mencius 's ruler will not achieve effective results without fa.
The Sacred Books of the East is a monumental 50-volume set of English translations of Asian religious texts, edited by Max Müller and published by the Oxford University Press between 1879 and 1910. It incorporates the essential sacred texts of Hinduism , Buddhism , Taoism , Confucianism , Zoroastrianism , Jainism , and Islam .
Han Fei (c. 280 – 233 BC), also known as Han Feizi, was a Chinese Legalist philosopher and statesman [1] during the Warring States period.He was a prince of the state of Han.
Confucianism (as interpreted by Mencius and others), Legalism, Taoism, Mohism, Agriculturalism, two strains of Diplomatists, the Logicians, Sun Tzu's Militarists; Naturalists; Although only the first three of these went on to receive imperial patronage in later dynasties, doctrines from each influenced the others and Chinese society in ...
Book of Documents A collection of documents and speeches alleged to have been written by rulers and officials of the early Zhou period and before. It is possibly the oldest Chinese narrative, and may date from the 6th century BC. It includes examples of early Chinese prose. Book of Rites Describes ancient rites, social forms and court ceremonies.