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Back to PH485 Table of ContentEastern Ethics and Western EthicsDr. John Z. DingEastern EthicsIndian Ethics1. Brahminisma. The belief in the transmigration of soulsb. The law of Karma ("Deeds" or "works")2. Jainisma. The law of Karmab. The Ajiva ("lifeless things") and the Jiva ("living things") c. The liberation of sould. The "Five Great Vows"e. The "twelve vows"3. Buddhisma. The "Four Noble Truths"b. Moral purpose--the realization of Nirvana The negative ways: The lists of things to be avoided * The "Three Intoxications" * The "Five Hindrances"- The "Ten Fetters" The positive ways * The "Noble Eightfold Path" * The "Six Perfections" * The "Three Intoxications" * The "Five Meditations"c. Benevolence4. Hinduisma. The "Four Permissible Goals"b. The "Three Ways of Salvation"Eight important Characteristics of Indian ethicsChinese Ethics1. Taoisma. The negative aspect: quietism * Wuweib. The positive aspect * Affirmative power in the quietism of Wuwei * Implied active function of the Tao2. Confucianisma. The "Five Cardinal Virtues" * Ren or Jen (the root) * Yi (the trunk) * Li (the branch) * Zhi or Chih (the flower) * Xin or Hsin (the fruit)b. The "Five Great Relationships"c. The Four Virtues * Zhong--loyalty * Xiao--filial piety * Jie--chastity * Yi--righteousness and friendshipFourteen general characteristics of Chinese ethicsArabian EthicsIslam1. Imam (Faith) * Three ways to guide men by Allah (God)2. Ihsan (Right Conduct)3. Ibadat (Religious Duty) * Repetition of the creed * Prayer * Almsgiving * The fast * PilgrimageFour basic characteristics of Arabian


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