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Revision as of 23:56, 23 April 2012
Jen
Jen is one of the six of Confucius's ethical and moral teachings. It is the value of benevolence, humaneness towards others, and kindness. Jen is seen as the highest of Confucian virtues. The first principle of Confucianism is to act according to jen because it is the ultimate guide for humans.
Confucius himself had never sen jen fully expressed, but it is said that all other virtues follow from it.
Characteristics
1. Jen is dearer than life itself. Men who follow jen sacrifice their lives to preserve it, and in turn it makes life worth living (an example of opposites balancing!)
2. Jen is the feeling of humanity towards others and self-esteem for yourself.
3. Jen is the foundation of all human relationships.
4. Jen can be obtained because there is the belief in the natural perfectibility of man, so men who follow jen reject the idea of satisfying likes and avoiding dislikes.
Sources:
1.http://philosophy.lander.edu/oriental/main.html 2.http://www2.sjs.org/Beniretto/China/confuciusnote.html
