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BSTMOUMN 2-A Activity: 1. Explain the essence of Confucian golden mean. The essence of Confuciani... more BSTMOUMN 2-A Activity: 1. Explain the essence of Confucian golden mean. The essence of Confucianism "Golden Mean" emphasizes the importance of staying in the middle and maintaining a constant state and balance, as well as reaching the mean even when circumstances change. For example, if over consumption is on one side of the food intake spectrum and food deprivation is on the other, the golden mean is a balanced diet. Whether it's consumption or abstinence, I've learned that everything done in excess creates an imbalance. The golden mean in the duality of consumption and abstinence is moderation. When we act in a moderately manner, the outcome is not always zero or the absence of something, but rather the average of all the values present or required to achieve the intended whole. Its proponents are not intended to do by what another person or entity wants solely to appease them, but rather to seek a middle ground rather than acting on extremes. It focuses on the points where two extremes find common ground, because from what Aristotle says, the middle ground is generally closer to one extreme than the other. Being in the center, which can also signify passivity, would have been closer to recklessness than being in the sweet spot, or "mean." The golden mean is composed mostly of moderation and normality, as well as universal moral rule and equilibrium. Confucianism also defined as a main attribute or a philosophy of the mean. Wisdom, courage, and humanity must all be practiced as well as with all other virtues in order to have a wise balancing of all the parts of our personal and social virtues in which it will result in a Golden Mean. Polytechnic University of the Philippines Open University System Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Management 2. How did Confucius characterize virtue? Confucius characterize virtue as a 'harmony chain' because for Confucius, harmony, means having everything in its place and function properly, with virtues. He believed that if every person can put the virtues of courtesy, generosity, good faith, diligence and kindness into practice then everyone will be good-natured. The "ren" is one of the foundational virtue of Confucianism. It signifies goodness and virtue. "Ren could be illustrate on how a person lives life among his/her peers,specifically to be compassionate, understanding, and sympathetic towards the feelings and sufferings of others. Confucius explains that "ren" is the highest perfection of goodness and although people may strive to achieve it, few succeed. There is a famous saying that implies "No man is an island." This saying also mean that man is unable to exist in the world alone and must live among his peers. Confucius generalize this basic idea and thrive it into a way of life that specifies that man should live in the world aiding, respecting, and ultimately understanding others. If an individual put the "ren" into a practice everyday, then this will spread to one's family, state, country, and lastly all over the world. Another main component is the "tao," when translated into Chinese it means road or path. However for Confucius this term means "the way" or a particular state "has the way," moral principles prevail. So if a person has a "tao," he or she will act in good order, by-rights and has outstanding moral character. Confucius also emphasizes the virtue of "Filial Piety (Xiao)" which consists of being respectful to one's parents and always obeying them. It is important factor for Confucius since family is very important unit in Chinese society. Lastly the final component of Confucius Philosophy is the "Ritual (li)" which means the propriety or the rules of good behavior. It is simply the interactions of polite society and the proper way to conduct oneself like people Polytechnic University of the Philippines Open University System Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Management needs to bring their inner peace of mind so that they have a proper outlet for each emotional that arises, and that emotions are not express in a rampant manner. They need also to have an external restraint upon one's conduct, so that one does not exceed what is deemed to be right and proper. Confucius believed that cultivating individual human greatness was the key to transforming society into its harmonious ideal. The three qualities of Xiao, Ren, and Li were at the center of this procedure.
Book Reviews by Jasmine Mejia
Jasmine Mejia, 2022
I'd like to elaborate on "the burden of free will" in this book review where every person has the... more I'd like to elaborate on "the burden of free will" in this book review where every person has the freedom to choose whether or not to believe in God, accept or reject morals, and pursue good or evil.
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