Ma'am Claude-,MID

The study of the nature, causes, or principles of reality, knowledge, or values, based logical reasoning

Sources of Philosophy

-thinks of time in cyclical manner

-no dichotomy between religion and philosophy

-relies much on institution and mysticism

-thinks of time in linear manner

-there is a dichotomy between religion and philosophy

-relies much on logic and science

Founder of Buddhism

✔ to become free of suffering (dukkha) and achieve enlightened and Nirvana

✓ underpinned by the principles of harmlessness and moderation

✓mental training focuses on moral discipline (sila) and meditative concentration

Founder of Jainism

✔core belief is ahimsa, or non-injury to all living things

✔has no belief in a creator god, though

there are a number of lesser deities

for various aspects of life

Founder of Confucianism

✔scholarly tradition and a way of life focused on becoming human

✔ Thoughts:

1. Life: life is a gift that must be treasured

2. Golden Rule: do not do unto others what you would not like others to do unto you

3. Rectification of Names: one should live up to his name because a name has its essence

4. Government: sufficient food, weapons, and the confidence of the people make a good government

5. Mourning: the period of mourning for a parent is three years