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==Elder Son and Younger Son (fraternal piety)== | ==Elder Son and Younger Son (fraternal piety)== | ||
| − | The elder brother must guide and teach the younger brother and set an example of good conduct and respect. The younger brother must be obedient and respectful toward his elders and do nothing to bring shame upon his family. | + | The elder brother must guide and teach the younger brother and set an example of good conduct and respect. The younger brother must be obedient and respectful toward his elders and do nothing to bring shame upon his family. <ref>Manual for Cultural Foundations of Ancient Civilizations pg. 118</ref> |
==Husband and Wife (matrimonial piety)== | ==Husband and Wife (matrimonial piety)== | ||
| − | The wife must be respectful and obedient to her husband and do nothing to bring shame upon the family. The husband must honor and instruct his wife and make a living for the family. | + | The wife must be respectful and obedient to her husband and do nothing to bring shame upon the family. The husband must honor and instruct his wife and make a living for the family. <ref>Manual for Cultural Foundations of Ancient Civilizations pg. 118</ref> |
==Emperor and Subject (civic piety)== | ==Emperor and Subject (civic piety)== | ||
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Contents
Confucius Five Relationships
Confucius believed in the importance of a stable society based on self-discipline. In order to create this stable society, he established a set of five basic human relationships.[1]
Father and Son (filial piety)
The father and son relationship was the core relationship that laid the basis for others. The father had many responsibilities to the upbringing of his son. He was in charge of teaching his child the principles of respect, responsibility, and the importance of your daily duties, which the son then incorporated into his life. The father must be knowledgable and good and make a living of for his family. In turn the song must be respectful and obedient to his parents and always carry his father in high esteem. [2]
Elder Son and Younger Son (fraternal piety)
The elder brother must guide and teach the younger brother and set an example of good conduct and respect. The younger brother must be obedient and respectful toward his elders and do nothing to bring shame upon his family. [3]
Husband and Wife (matrimonial piety)
The wife must be respectful and obedient to her husband and do nothing to bring shame upon the family. The husband must honor and instruct his wife and make a living for the family. [4]
Emperor and Subject (civic piety)
Even though the emperor is in a position of power, he still has the responsibility of carrying out the Will of Heaven which calls for bringing prosperity, safety, and cultural excellence to his empire. If he does not fulfill the Will of Heaven, he does not maintain the Mandate of Heaven which legitimates his authority. The subject must be loyal to the state and obey its laws. [5]
Friend and Friend (mutual piety)
Teacher and Student
There is also the additional sixth relationship of the teacher and his or her pupil.
References
- ↑ http://www2.sjs.org/beniretto/China/confuciusnote.html
- ↑ http://www2.sjs.org/beniretto/China/confuciusnote.html
- ↑ Manual for Cultural Foundations of Ancient Civilizations pg. 118
- ↑ Manual for Cultural Foundations of Ancient Civilizations pg. 118
- ↑ In Class Notes April 24
