Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in History
‘Never Disobey’: How Confucian Filial Piety Is Counterproductive To Its Goals For Society?, Bruce Crosby
‘Never Disobey’: How Confucian Filial Piety Is Counterproductive To Its Goals For Society?, Bruce Crosby
Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History
The paper presents a contentious aspect in Confucius’s teachings. In the Analects, there is a contradiction regarding the philosopher’s stance on filial piety and its importance to society. Such a contradiction has the potential to unravel much of his philosophy and represents an inconsistency particularly when taking into account Confucius’s goal of creating a harmonious society.