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Post by Joel Troge on Feb 2, 2010 8:19:14 GMT -5
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, one body paragraph addressing the task, and a conclusion.
Theme: Belief Systems A belief system is an established, orderly way that groups or individuals look at religious faith or philosophical principles. These systems have often affected politics, society, and the economy in the nations or regions in which they are practiced. Task: Select one belief system from your study of global history and: • Explain one major idea of the belief system • Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society, and/or the economy of a specific nation or region For this essay you may only use the example of Confucianism as your belief system.
For this essay you may use Internet or book sources, however, your response should only address what is asked for in the task.
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Post by zhunlin on Feb 2, 2010 10:16:54 GMT -5
belief was people believe it is true . For example , in ancient china Tang dynasty. People believe the Confucianism . So Confucianism is to understand exactly what is needed in order for them to have knowledge.
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Post by bilalmehdi on Feb 3, 2010 8:31:09 GMT -5
The Confucianism is begin in China from one person name Confucius commence. He is a philosopher of Chinese, live in 551-479 AC. The Confucianism it is a complex system of moral, social, political and quasi-religious thought that has had tremendous influence on the culture and history of East Asia, for the Governance, Another key Confucian concept is that in order to govern others one must first govern oneself. When developed sufficiently, the king's personal virtue spreads beneficent influence throughout the kingdom, and in the Meritocracy. Confucius was born of a poor family, but secured an education. His Chinese name was K'ung Fu - tze. He acquired such a reputation as a teacher that he was appointed to a position in the government, and eventually became Minister of the State of Lu. Some years later, after becoming disgusted with his ruler and the government, he resigned and spent the rest of his life studying and teaching.
Confucianism became the basis of the Chinese State during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). Chinese society recognized a relatively classless society, only recognizing two: the educated and theuneducated. Scholarship was revered.
Confucius was not a religious thinker like Buddha, Christ or Mohammed, but a social reformer. He edited, compiled or wrote the 'Five Canons' and the 'Four Books' which contain the morals and philosophy that the Chinese people have followed consistently for the past 2500 years.
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Post by thietnguyen on Feb 4, 2010 11:23:50 GMT -5
hiConfucius from china, he born in 551 B.C to a noble but poor family of the North china plain, Confucius was the most famous and important of the early chinese. When he was three year old, his father died, his mother raised him alone. He loved learning and was largely self-taught.
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Post by justinzhaolh on Feb 4, 2010 11:24:08 GMT -5
A belief system is an established, orderly way that groups or individuals look at religious faith or philosophical principles. These systems have often affected politics, society, and the economy in Ancient China. In Ancient China have many people belief the Confucianism, because this time have a great person to teaching something. This person's name is Confucius . He was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher.His teachings may be found in the Analects of Confucius , a collection of "brief aphoristic fragments", which was compiled many years after his death. For nearly 2,000 years he was thought to be the editor or author of all the Five Classics such as the Classic of Rites (editor), and the Spring and Autumn Annals (author).
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Post by VIKTORIAPROTOPOPOVA on Feb 5, 2010 14:48:42 GMT -5
Belief system is Confucianism. Confucianism is an ethical and philosophical system that is normally considered one of the world religions. It originated in China but has spread to Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. Most people who adhere to the teachings of Confucius follow Chinese traditional religion, which is a blending of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, and traditional local practices and beliefs. Confucianism began in china by a person named Confucius Commence.he was a Chinese philosopher,he was born in 551 and died in 479A.C. He say-..Evrything has it's beauty,but not everyone see it. His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. These values gained prominence in China over other doctrines, such as Legalism or Taoism during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE). Confucius' thoughts have been developed into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism. Confucius presents himself as a "transmitter who invented nothing". He puts the greatest emphasis on the importance of study and it is the Chinese character for study that opens the text. In this respect, he is seen by Chinese people as the Greatest Master.
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Post by sharopovashahlo on Feb 5, 2010 14:53:29 GMT -5
A belief system is an established, orderly way that groups or individuals look at religious faith or philosophical principles. These systems have often affected politics, society, and the economy in the nations or regions in which they are practiced. One example of belief systems could be Confucianism, which was created by Confucius, the most famous early chinese thinker. The major idea of Confucianism was to keep social order. Also, it was focused to bring peace, stability, and prosperity to China and led people to know their place in the family and society. One effect of Confucianism to government is before government posts were generally given to the sons of important people, after any male could hold a government post on merit - that is how well he did. Of course, Confucianism, also had effected early chinese economic and social life.
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Post by ammaralsayyidi on Feb 8, 2010 14:53:34 GMT -5
Confucianism in Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. Cofucianism is to keep social order cofucianism is one of the several important philosphies in confucianism the son should obey his father and the younger brother should obey his older brother, that's why it's to keep social order . cofucianism is a belief system that the Chinese people follow they belief that if every body follow confucianism the
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Post by gaetanlamy on Feb 9, 2010 15:58:44 GMT -5
Confucianism is a belief system based on Confucius. Confucius was born in China on 551 B.C by a noble family. Confucius was well known by his famous quote,intelligence,teaching and beliefs. I'm going to talk about one of his quotes.
"Our greatest glory is not in never failing,but in getting up in every time we do." This is one of his famous quote, and basically he's talking about failure. In my own words, I'll restate it "Every time you fail, don't back down but keep on trying."
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Post by mishalimtiaz on Feb 9, 2010 19:13:48 GMT -5
Belief Systems A belief system is an established, orderly way that groups or individuals look at religious faith or philosophical principles. These systems have often affected politics, society, and economy in the nation or regions in which they are practiced. There are many belief systems. Confucianism is one of the very important belief system in ancient China. It is a belief system developed from the teachings of a Chinese philosopher named Confucius. Confucianism is based on social order. One basic idea of this belief system is the role of each family members and their behavior towards each other. There are Five Relationships in Confucianism. 1. Ruler and Subject, 2. Father and Son, 3. Husband and Wife, 4. Older and Younger, 5. Friend and Friend. Many of Confucius teachings focused on persuading rulers to reform. He also aimed to bring peace, stability and prosperity to their kingdom. Confucius had a great effect on the society after his death. After Confucius' teachings, any male could hold a government post on merit-that is how well he did his job. Candidates from government jobs had to pass official examination. To advance, they had to pass more exams. These exams were based on Confucius' teachings. But before that, only rich people could hold the government jobs. So Confucius really changed most of his society. Confucianism is a belief system that started in China from a very famous philosopher called Confucius and then it spread in Vietnam, Korea and Japan. This system is based on social order. Confucius thought that he was a failure but actually he played a huge role in Chinese society.
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