Taoism Vs Confucianism
I chose to compare as well as contrast the teachings of Taoism and Confucianism and their views on an ideal society and how it will thrive. I picked this question because I had an interest in the Taoist religion and the philosophy behind Confucianism and his teachings. They each have their own views yet they somehow are still able to tie into each other’s views. It reminds me of a two puzzle pieces, if you are just looking at them separately, they look nothing alike, but once you put them together they seem to fit perfectly. When it comes to the religion of Taoism their focus is to live in harmony. Everything they value is in nature and the surroundings around them. The Taoists don’t believe in a lot of possessions. They think that possessions
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I want to end my reflection on the Taoist scriptures on this quote because I feel that it sums up this religion quite well. Sometimes it’s just best to be the better person and walk away from a situation where you find yourself unappreciated and knocked down because someone made you feel attacked. If everyone reacted poorly towards each other we would live in a world where there would essentially be no happiness. Fortunately, there is people who can react in a more morally appropriate way. The Taoists believe that there are indeed good and bad days, but it is up to the person to control their outlook and behavior whenever the bad things happen to them. To live in a perfect Taoist society, we must treat others with respect and hope that it gets repaid to …show more content…
Confucius believed that by governing a state with law and punishment there will indeed be less wrongdoing but they will have no sense of guilt or shame that comes with the consequences. To govern a state by having high moral standards, the people will have guilt and shame when it comes to any wrongdoing and the people will eventually self-correct themselves. So essentially, in Confucius times, less governing is more.
Confucius practiced filial piety which means having respect for one’s parents, any elders, and ancestors who come before you. by practicing filial piety Confucius said to have felt closer to his ancestors as if they were with him at most times. He often participated in sacrifices to his ancestors to feel closer to them. “If I do not participate in the sacrifice, it is as if I did not sacrifice at all” (Packet,
I want to end my reflection on the Taoist scriptures on this quote because I feel that it sums up this religion quite well. Sometimes it’s just best to be the better person and walk away from a situation where you find yourself unappreciated and knocked down because someone made you feel attacked. If everyone reacted poorly towards each other we would live in a world where there would essentially be no happiness. Fortunately, there is people who can react in a more morally appropriate way. The Taoists believe that there are indeed good and bad days, but it is up to the person to control their outlook and behavior whenever the bad things happen to them. To live in a perfect Taoist society, we must treat others with respect and hope that it gets repaid to …show more content…
Confucius believed that by governing a state with law and punishment there will indeed be less wrongdoing but they will have no sense of guilt or shame that comes with the consequences. To govern a state by having high moral standards, the people will have guilt and shame when it comes to any wrongdoing and the people will eventually self-correct themselves. So essentially, in Confucius times, less governing is more.
Confucius practiced filial piety which means having respect for one’s parents, any elders, and ancestors who come before you. by practicing filial piety Confucius said to have felt closer to his ancestors as if they were with him at most times. He often participated in sacrifices to his ancestors to feel closer to them. “If I do not participate in the sacrifice, it is as if I did not sacrifice at all” (Packet,