Archive for Chinese Philosophy

The wonders of Ancestor (Yin) Fengshui

From going through a 9-years barren spell (without kids, despite trying very hard to conceive, that is) to 2 pregnancy in 2 years is simply amazing!

Posted by: Ken on Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Legalism in Imperial China

Legalism has no doubt been practised in China ever since the first Emperor Qin Shi Huang(Qing dynasty) ascended the  throne in 259B.C. Legalism concentrates solely on state prosperity as well as survival. It emphasised on the totalitarian regimentation of the society which is rational, cynical and totally amoral.
However, the failure of Qing dynasty resulted in giving Legalism a [...]

Posted by: Willy on Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Classic of Filial Piety

 
The Chinese has always considered family value as the fundamental unit of their society. Filial piety had been praised by Confucius and thinkers of all schools took for granted that a well-run family was one in which parents looked out for the interests of their children and children obeyed their parents and support them in [...]

Posted by: Willy on Thursday, March 19th, 2009