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Confucian - Taoism Religions
Confucian - Taoism Religions
li
rituals, norms, institutions, or mores
the outer, conforming aspect of Confucianism
ren
humaneness, love, kindness, benevolence, or
virtue
the inner, reforming aspect of Confucianism
Li
1. father-child
2. ruler-subject
3. husband-wife
4. elder brother-younger brother
5. friend-friend
Confucianism
Yin yang
Negative Positive
Passive Active
Feminine Masculine
Earthly Heavenly
Virtues in Taoism
Wu-wei = primary virtue and means “non-action.” To
practice wu-wei is to be so perfectly in harmony with
nature that its energy infuses and empowers the individual.
Humility and noncompetition
Naturalness and naturalism
Nonaggression and passive rule / understanding