Respect and the Confucian concept of Li (ritual propriety) |
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Authors: | Yinghua Lu |
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Affiliation: | 1. Si-Mian Institute for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Department of Philosophy, East China Normal University, Shanghai, RP Chinascholarlu@hotmail.com |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACTThis paper specifically deals with the relation between respect and li禮in the Confucian context. Li has both negative and positive sources. On the positive level, ritual propriety enables one to express internal moral and religious feelings, especially respect, reverence and humility. Furthermore, this work investigates into the relevant feelings and acts of respect and ritual propriety, as well as meaningful critiques of ritual, in an attempt to clarify the genuine expression of ritual propriety that helps to actualize human inner moral and religious approaches. |
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Keywords: | Respect Li (ritual propriety) Confucius Mencius Xun Zi |
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