[Answered] RELI448N Week 4 Discussion: Chinese Religion

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

  • Textbook: Chapter 6
  • Lesson
  • Minimum of 1 scholarly source 

Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to one of the following options:

  1. Define the Confucian terms: ren, yi, li, zhi, and xin. Choose one of these principles and examine how it contributes to social harmony.
  2. What is wuwei? How does this ideal contribute to harmony with heaven? How does the Daoist idea of wuwei compare to Confucian notions of how one should live in the world?

Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Respond to a peer who chose an option different from the one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 posts
  • Initial Post Length: 200-300 words
  • APA format for in-text citations and list of references

 

 

Solution

Week 4 Discussion: Chinese Religion

The ren, yi, li, zhi, and xin denote the basic virtues of the Confucian religion. A person is believed to achieve excellence when they exhibit all five virtues. Ren can be translated to mean human heartedness, thoughtfulness, empathy, kindness, or consideration (Molloy, 2013). It is also understood to mean benevolence.  Li is the virtue of doing that which is right or appropriate (Molloy, 2013).……………………please follow the link below to purchase the solution at $5