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Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Righteousness::virtue in English}}, {{c1::Yi::virtue in Mandarin}} or {{c1::“oughtness of a situation”::phrase}} means that everyone in the soci…
Published	07/30/2024	A {{c1::righteous act::type of act}} is done without any selfish motive or intention, it implies an obligation or an imperative which is absolute and …
Published	07/30/2024	The Jun Tzu or gentleman recognizes that there are certain things that need to be done for their own sake because they are obligatory or appropriate.&…
Published	07/30/2024	The practice of Jen does not have to be accompanied by the Yi. {{c1::F::T/F}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Li::virtue in Mandarin}} or {{c1::propriety::virtue in English}} is the code of the {{c2::ritual::keyword}} which embodies the essence of ancien…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Li::virtue in Mandarin}} is translated as {{c2::code or ritual::other term}} which includes all forms of rituals especially in connection with t…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Li::virtue in Mandarin}} has transformed into a set of {{c2::general rules of propriety::phrase}}, the regulating principle in a well-ordered so…
Published	07/30/2024	The Li turned from a standard of a gentleman’s conduct, into an ethical standard that governs the conduct of all men. {{c1::T::T/F}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Li::virtue in Mandarin}} as the outward expression of moral sentiment and standard of conduct sheds light on Jen and Yi by bringing the whole co…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Hsin::virtue in Mandarin}} or {{c1::sincerity::virtue in English}} means {{c2::honesty and trustworthiness::synonym}} which means being truthful…
Published	07/30/2024	Hsin means being conscientious performing our duties and obligation to others and to the community. {{c1::T::T/F}}
Published	07/30/2024	Hsin is based on simply promoting harmonious relations; it does not have to be based on one’s love for the virtue. {{c1::F::T/F}}
Published	07/30/2024	According to Confucius the sincere man acts not because he only wants to promote harmonious relations; his conduct is always based on the love of virt…
Published	07/30/2024	A sincere man observes the rules of right conduct in his heart as well as in outward actions. {{c1::T::T/F}}
Published	07/30/2024	It is enough for a sincere man to observe the rules of right conduct in his heart without any regard for his outward actions. {{c1::F::T/F}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Filial piety::virtue in English}} is the root of all virtue... Of all the actions of man there are none greater than those of {{c1::Filial piety…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Filial piety::virtue in English}} known as {{c2::Xiao::virtue in Mandarin}} is the attitude of obedience, devotion and care for one’s {{c3::pare…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Xiao::virtue in Mandarin}} is the virtue that motivates children to love and respect their parents, to be concerned for their welfare and comfor…
Published	07/30/2024	There is no fault in the Filial piety system because it was practiced even in ancient times. {{c1::F::T/F}}
Published	07/30/2024	According to Confucius, Xiao has to be practiced properly following the rule of {{c1::right conduct and moderation::2 terms}}.
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Jūn Tzu::Figure in Mandarin}} literally means {{c2::gentleman or nobleman::Figure in English}} who is a person expected to be a good model of pr…
Published	07/30/2024	A "perfect man" is one who combines the qualities of gentleman with that of a saint and scholar such that only men, and not women, can strive for this…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Confucius::who}} is a good model of the perfect gentleman or the virtuous man.
Published	07/30/2024	The opposite of {{c1::Jūn Tzu::Figure in Mandarin}} is the {{c2::Xiǎorén::Figure in Mandarin}}, literally means {{c2::"a small person"::translation}}.…
Published	07/30/2024	The {{c1::Ju School::Name of School}}, or the school of the literati, was established by {{c2::Confucius::Founder}} or {{c2::Kung Tzu::Founder's name …
Published	07/30/2024	Confucius emphasized {{c1::morality::principle}} over {{c1::practical skills::type of skill}}.
Published	07/30/2024	Confucian conception of ethics is centered on the {{c1::proper conduct::behavior}} of man in society.
Published	07/30/2024	According to Confucian Ethics, a {{c1::well-rounded::adjective}} man is one who is both {{c2::literate::adjective}} and {{c2::usef…
Published	07/30/2024	Central to the Confucian teaching is the {{c1::cultivation of the human virtues::verb phrase}}.
Published	07/30/2024	Confucianism believes that every normal human being cherishes the aspiration to become {{c1::a superior man/the sage::state/quality}}.
Published	07/30/2024	The {{c1::sage::Confucian concept referring to a person}} is more than a literati or a learned man; he is well-rounded - not only literate but also us…
Published	07/30/2024	Human relationship is an important concept in Confucianism.{{c1::TRUE::TRUE/FALSE}}
Published	07/30/2024	Ritual and {{c1::filial piety::virtue/manner}} are the manners in which one should act and relate with others and this should be based on the attitude…
Published	07/30/2024	In Confucian ethics, {{c1::Jen/Ren or benevolence::virtue}} is defined as the perfect virtue.
Published	07/30/2024	The doctrine of {{c1::Jen/Ren/Benevolence::virtue}} stands out from the collection of thought that Confucius developed as the central thesis of h…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Jen/Ren/Benevolence:: Confucian virtue}} stresses {{c1::correct procedure for human relations::core principle}}, the proper way for men to meet …
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Jen/Ren/Benevolence::Confucian virtue}} is a generous and authentic concern for the welfare of others.
Published	07/30/2024	The virtue of Yi or Righteousness is an enunciation of The Golden Rule: "Do to others what you want others to do to you."{{c1::FALSE::TRUE/FALSE}}
Published	07/30/2024	For the {{c1::Jun-Tzu::Confucian concept referring to a person}} (the gentleman), {{c2::Jen/Ren/Benevolence::virtue}} is the supreme virtue.
Published	07/30/2024	The golden rule is expressed in the positive way and negative way.The {{c1::Chung::Confucian concept}}, being the positive one, states "do to others w…
Published	07/30/2024	The golden rule is expressed in the positive way and negative way.The {{c1::Shu::Confucian concept}}, being the negative one, states "do not do to oth…
Published	07/30/2024	In Confucian Ethics, Chung states "do not do to others what you wish others not to do to you," while Shu states "do to others what you wish others do …
Published	07/30/2024	In Confucian Ethics, the principle of {{c1::Applying a Measuring Square::rule/principle}} means that the amount of respect you give to others wil…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Chung::Confucian concept}} can also be translated as {{c2::faithfulness::state/quality}} or the state of mind when {{c2::one is comple…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Shu::Confucian concept}} can also be translated as {{c2::altruism::belief/attitude}} or the state of mind when one has a {{c2::complete und…
Published	07/30/2024	In Confucianism, the {{c1::Ju or Literati::term referring to a person}} refers to a learned man.
Published	07/30/2024	In Confucian Ethics, the principle and practice of {{c1::the Chung and Shu::rule/principle}} become the standard of measurement to regulate one’s…
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