Confucianism

[Anonymous]

I am looking forward to debate tomorrow. This sounds like a good group and I have subscribed to Confucianism my entire life. Yes there are other philosophies that equally contend with his doctrine, but in terms comprehensible philosophical teaching , Confucianism is the embodiment of extraordinary tranquility and spiritual solace. There is this enormous scuplture at Cal state LA, where they feature confucius and one of his many endearing quotes; Among truly educated man there is no descrimination. Also, when I was getting one of my credentials at Cal Poly Pomona the career center gave as a parting gift; a t-shirt w/ the following quote; Chose a profession you love so you never have to work a day in your life. For me teaching is that profession. Yes more often than not is challenging but it is in the challenges that I realized this is my calling.

[Anonymous]

I learned in the lecture that Confucius ways was enlightenment through study. It was based on the idea of how to focus on living now. It was the idea of building on the past and carrying the family line. Relationships were reciprocal.

Through my own readings to prepare for the debate I came across the main concepts of Confucianism.

A. Jen (wren)- human heartedness, benevolence, goodness. It was considered the "ultimate guide to human action."
B. Li (lee)- proper action and social order
1. First sense=the five relationships
2. Second sense = ordering of life, rituals
C. Yi (yee) - righteousness, rightness of action
D. Hsiao (showe) - filial, piety reverence, family life
E. Chih (chee) - moral wisdom
F. Chun-tzu (choon dzuh) - five virtues=kindness, rectitude, decorum, wisdom, and sincerity
G. Te (day) Power by which men are ruled
1. Government can be good if it can maintain economic efficiency, military efficiency, and confidence of the people.

Source: http://philosophy.lander.edu/oriental/main.html

[Anonymous]

Yes, relationships are reciprocal and within many families there is an understanding that the father is the head of the house. However, since some women make more money than their husbands I don't see where Confucianism would fit into that type of family because ultimately the bread winner guides the family. I think that in order for a relationship to endure no one should be considered to be higher or more respected because of a relationship guide. I truly have issues with Confucianism when it comes to the relationships. Oh, and then there is the relationship for a women to honor her father over her husband. Couldn't this pose some problems in a marriage?
Cheryl Ware

[Anonymous]

Confucian ideals focus heavily on the past. Honoring one's ancestors is key. The attention to rituals is one of the foundations that Confucians are known (and even disiked by those who share a different philosophy) for. Honoring the past and those that have brought you into existence is important. The final debate question on a crime committed by a father and the "child's" reaction was eye opening. Even withing the "Confucian school" that was present on Saturday, there was division between those that advocated protecting the father due to filial love and those that would turn him in because he had done something possibly unethical. I think that there is a lot of good within the philosophy of Confucianism that I can use in my own life, perhaps more than the other 3 philosophies.

[Anonymous]

When I chose Confucianism, I did not know what I was getting my self into. I am glad I chose Confucianism because out of all the schools this is the one I most agree with. I was fascinated to learn that Teachers appreciation day is set after the first professional Teacher birthday, Confucius. I do believe that the best fight against corruption is Education. However, I do not believe in the hierchy of the supporting roles.

[Rob_Hugo@PortNW]

Confucians can share their ideas and thoughts below:

Cervantes, Johana
Chhuo, Diana
Hill-Richardson, Zonia
Watt, Marilyn

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