Confucianism report (1 Viewer)

[olegna]

I have been asked to write a report on "The teachings of Confucius as recorded in the Analects".

I am having trouble thinking of how to write and structure this. Is there a set number of teachings that he had in the Analects? Or should I just go over some of the main ones? Or is there some kind of an outline I could follow?

Help would be appreciated, thank you.

 

[snapperhead]

I have been asked to write a report on "The teachings of Confucius as recorded in the Analects".

I am having trouble thinking of how to write and structure this. Is there a set number of teachings that he had in the Analects? Or should I just go over some of the main ones? Or is there some kind of an outline I could follow?

Help would be appreciated, thank you.

This is for your ISP right?

If so, why pick a topic that you dont know much about as such?
ie why such an obscure topic like Confucius?

Im sure your school isnt asking you to do this topic alone- doesnt make sense as it violates the syllabus

I suggest using the syllabus outline as a guide (ie what does the syllabus ask you to do in this ISP area?) and look at main analects (what ever the main ones are - like I said, obscure topic)


Or pick an easier ISP topic!!


As for an outline, syllabus and that is driven by your topic choice

 

[olegna]

Yes it is for the ISP. But obscure? I don't see how Confucius is any more obscurer than any other topic...

That aside, does the syllabus have anything on this topic? Or are you referring to the syllabus points on the ISP?

 

[snapperhead]

Yes it is for the ISP. But obscure? I don't see how Confucius is any more obscurer than any other topic...

obscure from the point of view that its a difficult topic to research due to the resources available and the syllabus requirements (as opposed to say all of the topics except the eastern traditions and polynesian!!)

That aside, does the syllabus have anything on this topic? Or are you referring to the syllabus points on the ISP?

Yes to the syllabus points on the ISP, No to the syllabus having anything on Confucius as Confucianism isnt a religion (with regards to the elements of religion and Board requirements)
but the syllabus is your guide as your question has to come from one of the points as listed in the syllabus (you could be brave and try all three but that is just stupid)
ie your question should be one of the syllabus points simply reworded
ie

Content

Students learn about:

(A) the origins and historical development of Confucianism

• the teachings of Kung Fu-Tzu (Confucius) as found in the Analects

• the teachings of Mencius

• the development of Confucianism as a state cult

• neo-Confucianism

(B) the interrelationship of beliefs, rituals and practices and the ethical and moral teachings of Confucianism

• the Confucian concept of humanity (jen) as the goal of conduct and Way of Heaven

• the five relationships

• the ideal person (chun-tzu)

• correct ritual action (li)

(C) the influence of Confucianism

• the relationship to Buddhism and Taoism

• the relationship to Chinese religions and culture.

sounds like you are on the correct track re the analects part at least


If it were me, I wouldnt do Confucius as the syllabus requirements for this particular ISP topic are difficult from th epoint of view that you lend yourself to lower order thinking based on the syllabus (but its not a lower order thinking topic if you think about it)

You *could* just end up describing the analects (remember that the syllabus point is "the teachings of Kung Fu-Tzu (Confucius) as found in the Analects") which isnt the point of the ISP if you look at the outcomes. (as you are dealing with the origins and history)

This is what I meant by obscure...the syllabus isnt very "friendly" (or helpful) for this topic (and Taoism and Shinto) as it just lends itself to description/outline/identify for the most part *if you are not careful*

 

[olegna]

Hmm...
I see your point.
Well, I've thought up another focus question which would be A LOT easier to research: "What comparisons can be made between the teachings of Mencius and Confucius and thus how how has the former helped define Confucianism as it is known today?"

What do you guys think of this?
How can the syllabus help me with this one?

 

[luscious-llama]

Hmm...
I see your point.
Well, I've thought up another focus question which would be A LOT easier to research: "What comparisons can be made between the teachings of Mencius and Confucius and thus how how has the former helped define Confucianism as it is known today?"

What do you guys think of this?
How can the syllabus help me with this one?

(A) the origins and historical development of Confucianism

• the teachings of Kung Fu-Tzu (Confucius) as found in the Analects

• the teachings of Mencius

• the development of Confucianism as a state cult

• neo-Confucianism


I did this section of the ISP thingy
I can send you mine if you want a better idea I got 29/30 for it.
PM me okay?