The Seven Principles of Confucianism
1. Ren
2. Li
3. Yi
4. Xhi
5. Zhi
Ren
- The meaning intended by Confucius was benevolence. Which means This principle is based on several different human traits that are very important to daily life. This principle is about "human heartedness and goodness".(lander) Confucius made it very important that along with order there should always be goodness to go along with the that order.
- The meaning intended by Confucius was benevolence. Which means This principle is based on several different human traits that are very important to daily life. This principle is about "human heartedness and goodness".(lander) Confucius made it very important that along with order there should always be goodness to go along with the that order.
Yi
- This principle of confucianism is specific to righteousness in the eyes of yourself as apposed to benevolence when you are pleasing others. Many believe that this principle is a little self centered but it is meant as self preservation and meant to make those who want to be happy with themselves, happy. It is motivated by the notion that by pleasing yourself you will please others.
- This principle of confucianism is specific to righteousness in the eyes of yourself as apposed to benevolence when you are pleasing others. Many believe that this principle is a little self centered but it is meant as self preservation and meant to make those who want to be happy with themselves, happy. It is motivated by the notion that by pleasing yourself you will please others.
Xin
- Fidelity is honesty. This means that, externally, one’s deeds match one’s words; and that internally one’s words and mind are in unison. Fidelity is a key to the perfection of human nature. It is the basis without which other virtues lose their authenticity; hence they are inseparable. Fidelity is inherent in a child, but might be lost due to external influences. |
Zhi'
- This is probably the most important constant in general. Wisdom. This trait is important to everyone and everything. It keeps civilization from imploding and is universal. Confucius based this on the fact that without knowledge we are truly nothing. This is necessary in the practice of moral norms, for otherwise one cannot become a person of virtue.In a sense it precedes the others because without wisdom one will have no sense of ethics, or social skills, or even just the plain common sense the other virtues require for guidance.
- This is probably the most important constant in general. Wisdom. This trait is important to everyone and everything. It keeps civilization from imploding and is universal. Confucius based this on the fact that without knowledge we are truly nothing. This is necessary in the practice of moral norms, for otherwise one cannot become a person of virtue.In a sense it precedes the others because without wisdom one will have no sense of ethics, or social skills, or even just the plain common sense the other virtues require for guidance.