Confucianism Ethics and Responsibilities

The video discusses Confucius, an ancient Chinese philosopher, focusing on his ethical system known as the 'rectification of names.' This system emphasizes knowing one's place in the social hierarchy, prioritizing order over individual freedom, and fulfilling duties, especially to family. Confucian ethics highlight reciprocal but unequal duties across five key relationships: husband-wife, parent-child, siblings, friends, and emperor-subject. The system is anti-egalitarian, valuing order and harmony over equality and freedom.

What is the central feature of Confucius's ethics?

• Maximization of wealth

• Pursuit of happiness

• Promotion of individualism

• Rectification of names

According to Confucian ethics, what is more important than individual freedom?

• Creativity

• Order

• Wealth

• Happiness

In Confucianism, what is the most important duty?

• Duty to family

• Duty to friends

• Duty to oneself

• Duty to the state

In the relationship between husband and wife, what is the wife's role according to Confucius?

• To make decisions

• To earn money

• To serve the husband and raise children

• To lead the family

What is the child's obligation in the parent-child relationship in Confucianism?

• To make decisions

• To provide for the parent

• To obey and honor the parent

• To lead the family

How are siblings viewed in Confucian relationships?

• As independent individuals

• With the younger sibling leading

• With the elder sibling having more responsibilities

• As equals

In Confucianism, what is the role of the elder friend?

• To have more responsibilities and command respect

• To follow the younger friend's lead

• To be independent

• To be led by the younger friend

What is the subject's duty to the Emperor in Confucianism?

• To govern wisely

• To provide taxes and military service

• To lead the empire

• To make laws

How does Confucianism view the concept of equality?

• As a goal to achieve

• As a Western concept

• As non-existent

• As essential

What is the primary goal of Confucian ethics?

• To maintain harmony and perform duties

• To promote individualism

• To accumulate wealth

• To achieve personal freedom