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Confucianism is the ethical system of Confucius, emphasizing moral order, the humanity and virtue of China's ancient rulers, and gentlemanly education. And one large aspect of this system is a plan for right living This plan lays out a structured society based on five human relationships.  
  
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In the first four of these relationships there is a defined superior and inferior, but the superior is always listed first.
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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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'''Father to Son''' ''also known as 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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This relationship is by far the core of the five. This relationship is justified by the superior being taking responsibility for the son with their superior collection of knowledge and wisdom. In this relationship the son must be completely obedient and respectful to his father.
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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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'''Elder Brother to Younger Brother''' ''also know as fraternal 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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The younger brother is to be obedient and respectful to his older brother. The older brother takes much of the same responsibilities as the father as he strives to teach younger brother in the same ways his father has taught him, while maintaining a good example. The younger brother must do nothing to bring shame to his family.
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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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'''Husband to wife''' ''also know as matrimonial piety''
  
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==Teacher and Student==
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The wife has the responsibility of not bringing shame to the family similarly to the role of the younger brother. The husband on the other hand has the duty to honor his wife as he instructs her. The husband must also provide a living for his family.
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There is also the additional sixth relationship of the teacher and his or her pupil.
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The Emperor gains his power through heredity and military victory, but can only maintain that power as long as he is fulfilling the Will of Heaven, bringing prosperity, safety, and cultural excellence to his realm.
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The last of the five relationships differs from the first in which it is a mutual relationship as opposed to a relationship between a superior and a inferior.
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'''Friend to Friend''' ''also know as mutual piety''
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The relationship of friends is a mutual respect, one which one becomes worthy of by being worthy of learning the Classics and showing the incorporation of Confucian ideals through their thought and actions.
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Bibliography:
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http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/confucianism
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Manual page 182
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~Frances Hellums~

Latest revision as of 21:42, 24 April 2013

Return to History 8 China Manual

Confucianism is the ethical system of Confucius, emphasizing moral order, the humanity and virtue of China's ancient rulers, and gentlemanly education. And one large aspect of this system is a plan for right living This plan lays out a structured society based on five human relationships.

In the first four of these relationships there is a defined superior and inferior, but the superior is always listed first.

Father to Son also known as filial piety

This relationship is by far the core of the five. This relationship is justified by the superior being taking responsibility for the son with their superior collection of knowledge and wisdom. In this relationship the son must be completely obedient and respectful to his father.

Elder Brother to Younger Brother also know as fraternal piety

The younger brother is to be obedient and respectful to his older brother. The older brother takes much of the same responsibilities as the father as he strives to teach younger brother in the same ways his father has taught him, while maintaining a good example. The younger brother must do nothing to bring shame to his family.

Husband to wife also know as matrimonial piety

The wife has the responsibility of not bringing shame to the family similarly to the role of the younger brother. The husband on the other hand has the duty to honor his wife as he instructs her. The husband must also provide a living for his family.

Emperor to subject also know as civic piety

The Emperor gains his power through heredity and military victory, but can only maintain that power as long as he is fulfilling the Will of Heaven, bringing prosperity, safety, and cultural excellence to his realm.

The last of the five relationships differs from the first in which it is a mutual relationship as opposed to a relationship between a superior and a inferior.

Friend to Friend also know as mutual piety

The relationship of friends is a mutual respect, one which one becomes worthy of by being worthy of learning the Classics and showing the incorporation of Confucian ideals through their thought and actions.


Bibliography:

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/confucianism

Manual page 182


~Frances Hellums~

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