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UNIT 2
MORALS AND VIRTUES
To learn to get information from a video.
To learn to guess what the video is about by completing sentences.
To learn to express your opinion on Confucian thought.
Confucius (551-479 BCE), China’s most renowned philosopher, the founder of Confucianism, stresses Ren (benevolence, love) and Li (rites), referring to respect for the system of social hierarchy (等级制度). He attaches importance to education and was a pioneering advocate for private schools. He is famous for teaching students according to their personalities. His teachings were later recorded by his students in The Analects.
What do you know about Confucius
Confucius believed that everyone should have equal access to education.
In 2014, the coverage rate of nine-year compulsory education in China touched 100%. We believe a powerful education system means a powerful nation.
Confucius and Ren
The teachings of Confucius, one of the most respected teachers of ancient China, are still known and studied around the world today. Confucius identified the concept ren as the most important principle in life, a principle which is still relevant in modern society.
Confucius’s words.
1. To have friends come from far away — isn’t that a joy
有朋自远方来, 不亦乐乎?
2. Treat others in the way you want to be treated.
己所不欲, 勿施于人。
3. Exploring the old and deducing (推论) the new makes a teacher.
温故而知新, 可以为师矣。
Complete each sentence with your best guess.
1. The teachings of Confucius have been an important part of Chinese culture for more than __________ years.
2. His teachings are all about the most basic ___________ of life.
3. Confucius thought that ____________ was the most important moral principle.
4. According to Confucius, this highest principle begins with love for ____________.
5. Confucius said, “Whatever you don’t like done to yourself, don’t ____________.”
What do you expect to see in the video clip
Watch the video clip.
Check your answers in Before You Watch.
1. The teachings of Confucius have been an important part of Chinese culture for more than _________ years.
2. His teachings are all about the most basic ___________ of life.
3. Confucius thought that _________ was the most important moral principle.
4. According to Confucius, this highest principle begins with love for ____________.
5. Confucius said, “Whatever you don’t like done to yourself, don’t _____________.”
2,000
values
ren
parents
do it to others
Circle the correct words to complete the sentences below.
1. Confucian thought is still greatly valued in China and in
other East/Southeast Asian countries.
2. If students really understood Confucian ideas, it could change society/their lives.
3. In English, only a few/many different words can be used to translate Confucius’s highest moral principle.
4. Mencius/Zigong explained this principle as “loving one’s parents, loving people, loving everything in the world.”
5. Confucius taught Zigong that the one single concept to take as a guide for all actions in life is happiness/fairness.
Watch the video again and think about the following questions.
What did the two professors say about their understanding of Confucius’s ideas
Do you think their words are convincing Why
1. In what ways do you think Confucian thought still influences education and society in China
Work in groups. Discuss the questions.
Confucian thought has a great influence on Chinese education, because it teaches people to show great respect for teachers and the thinkers of the past. In Chinese society, Confucian thought has kept the family and respect for parents as a focal point.
2. Do you think that your life would change if you understood and practised ren every day
3. How would the Confucian idea of fairness change society around you if everybody started practising fairness in everything
I have been trying to practise the principle of ren, but I’m not sure that my life would change that much.
It would result in a more egalitarian society, where people treated everyone with kindness and respect regardless of status.
Choose one of your favourite teachings of Confucius and write down your understanding about it.