WORLD RELIGIONS

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CONFUCIANISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The statement below refers to which of the THREE philosophies:ethics and morality were key principles.
A
confucianism
B
daoism
C
legalism
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Robert Oxnam :: Confucian teaching rests on three essential values: Filial piety, humaneness, and ritual.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main idea of Confucianism is the importance of having a good moral character, which can then affect the world around that person through the idea of “cosmic harmony.” If the emperor has moral perfection, his rule will be peaceful and benevolent.

Detailed explanation-3: -Confucian ethics focuses on the structure of human relationships, and in particular on the core relationship of the family which provides an idealized model for all other relationships.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to Confucian justice, forcing someone against their will to do the right thing works against cultivating an autonomous sense of shame. In other words, punishment should always be seen as a last resort. A better way of ruling is winning the people’s hearts.

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