The main principle of Confucianism is ren ("humaneness" or "benevolence"), signifying excellent character in accord with li (ritual norms), zhong (loyalty to one's true nature), shu (reciprocity), and xiao (filial piety). Together these constitute de (virtue).
Confucian Ethics
Article Info
| Article Title | Confucian Ethics |
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| Date Published |
August 8, 2015
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| Last Updated |
September 3, 2024
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| Full URL |
https:://religionfacts.com/confucianism/ethics
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| Short URL | https://rlft.co/3743 |
| MLA Citation | “Confucian Ethics.” ReligionFacts. 8 Aug 2015, https:://religionfacts.com/confucianism/ethics. Accessed 22 Oct 2024. |
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