Topics: Religion and Philosophy: Japan >> Teaching Units: Philosophy

Primary Sources • Confucian Thought [Reading]
An overview of Confucian Thought. Unit includes the following:
~ introduction for teachers (covering the historical context of Confucian thought)
~ students' introduction to The Analects: "What Did Confucius Say?"
~ primary-source reading: • •
~ discussion questions

Primary Sources • The Constitution of Prince Shôtoku [Reading/Activity]
This seventh-century text reveals early Confucian influence on Japanese statescraft, as well as the notion that Buddhism and Confucianism had complementary values. Includes an introductory reading, the text of the seventeen-article constitution, discussion questions, and a group activity for students.

• Religious Attitudes Today [Reading]
A magazine article discussing the mix of religious practices followed by many Japanese today. Includes discussion questions.
 
for students includes teacher's note multimedia unit
primary source reading general reading includes art
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