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| − | =Confucius Five Relationships=
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| − | 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.<ref>http://www2.sjs.org/beniretto/China/confuciusnote.html</ref>
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| − | ==Father and Son (filial piety)==
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| − | 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. <ref>http://www2.sjs.org/beniretto/China/confuciusnote.html</ref>
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| − | ==Elder Son and Younger Son (fraternal piety)==
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| − | 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>
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| − | ==Husband and Wife (matrimonial piety)==
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| − | 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>
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| − | ==Emperor and Subject (civic piety)==
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| − | 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. <ref>In Class Notes April 24</ref>
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| − | ==Friend and Friend (mutual piety)==
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| − | This relationship is the responsibility of each friend to help the other learn and become a better person. Like the Golden Rule, this relationship should be one that involves each party treating the other the way they wish to be treated. The friends must give back compassion.
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| − | ==Teacher and Student==
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| − | There is also the additional sixth relationship of the teacher and his or her pupil. Another relationship with two different sides, the teacher to pupil relationship shows that the teacher's duty is to be a knowledgeable and providing mentor for the student. The student, on the other hand should remain willing to learn, respectful, and obedient throughout their time with the mentor.
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| − | "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear." -Confucius
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| − | '''For additional information visit http://www.globaled.org/chinaproject/confucian/reading1.html or http://www.globaled.org/chinaproject/confucian/quotes1.html.'''
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