RELIGIONS
CONFUCIANISM
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Question
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Although the ideas of ren and li were originally Buddhist principles, Confucius adopted them as his own and they eventually became the center of Confucian philosophy.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The philosophical significance of ren is due to Confucius (551–479 bce), a former bureaucrat who became a teacher of young scholars hoping for careers in government.
Detailed explanation-2: -The two ideas of ren (kindness gains respect) and xiao (filial piety/obedience) helped put people into orderly relationships. Leaders were to essentially have a fatherly relationship with their subordinates. By acting as superior individuals (Junzi), respect and order would naturally follow.
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