REL 1000 Chapter : CONFUCIANISM
Document Summary
Will not claim a religion but will claim that they practice these religions. Chinese has no indigenous term for religion. Translation from japanese word which came from english. Closest thing to religion: zongjiao: lineage teaching; things handed down from wise teachers, and inherited from past. It mingles and mixes with practices and world views. Idea or grouping of ideas and practices based upon teachings of confucius. Way of life of the scholars; engaged education as a way to experience life: meant to shape society and a well governed culture, literati: form of government, scholar bureaucrats. Propose moral or ethical answers to all of life"s big questions. How to bring about a well ordered society. Came gathering followers he was known as konfuzu/ k"ongfu-tzu. When european scholars were in china they found insight they agreed with and believed everyone should have access to. Tried to present it in a more presentable manner. Changed name to make him seem more believable.
