In the largest sense, it includes the concepts of shu, and chung, that is, reciprocity and doing one's best.
It is understood to operate on three levels: the metaphysical, the psychological and the ethical. It is learned through listening to the law, hsueh, and thinking about when the law applies, ssu. The origin of the term comes from the word meaning "common people." Four parts make it up, li, yi, hsin and ching. In the largest sense, it includes the concepts of shu, and chung, that is, reciprocity and doing one's best. If one is able to follow it, then one is identified as "chun tzu", or the superior man. To these parts was added the concept of "i" or duty, which was Mencius' addition to this philosophy. FTP, identify this concept of humanity, the central idea of Confucianism.
It is understood to operate on three levels: the metaphysical, the psychological and the ethical.
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