China was also a feudal society during the Middle Ages
Filial piety is the idea of putting the family’s needs / interests above one’s own wishes Filial piety is the idea of putting the family’s needs / interests above one’s own wishes- Unconditionally love and support for parents / other relatives
- Show complete obedience towards elders
- Deep respect towards family’s past (ancestors)
Filial piety was the idea of a Chinese philosopher named Confucius (551-479 BC) Filial piety was the idea of a Chinese philosopher named Confucius (551-479 BC)- Believed that respect for elders was key to running a good society / government
How might this ideal make sense?
Originated between 200 and 500 AD in ancient China Originated between 200 and 500 AD in ancient China
Ancient China was ruled by an emperor Ancient China was ruled by an emperor- Periods of rule were known as “dynasties”
To justify their rule, emperors used the idea of filial piety to create a new philosophy
The “mandate of heaven” is the Chinese version of “divine right” The “mandate of heaven” is the Chinese version of “divine right”Under this rule, the emperor displays himself as a “father figure”
One way was through ancestor worship One way was through ancestor worship
Ancestor alter inside a Chinese families home Ancestor alter inside a Chinese families home
Filial piety is practiced all over Asia today- Extremely important to Chinese culture
- Thought it is not punishable by death in modern Asia, breaking such piety is looked down upon.
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