Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
• Textbook: Chapter 6
• Lesson
• Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook/lesson)
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to only one of the following options:
Option 1
For this option, address the following:
a. Define each of the following Confucian principles: ren, yi, li, zhi, and xin.
b. Choose one of these principles and explain how it contributes to social harmony.
c. Illustrate with an example of how this principle compares to your own beliefs and/or religious background.
d. Have you witnessed your chosen principle in action in your work? How does it relate to what you are called to do as a healthcare professional?
Option 2
For this option, address the following:
a. Explain the Daoist ideal of wuwei.
b. Describe how this ideal contributes to harmony with heaven?
c. Compare the Daoist idea of wuwei to Confucius’ approach to how one should live in the world?
d. Explain how one of these approaches (wuwei/Confucius) might apply in your profession.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least one peer. Respond to a peer who chose an option different from the one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
Writing Requirements
• Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
• 1-2 well developed paragraphs
• Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and one outside scholarly source)
• APA format for in-text citations (inclucixde page or paragraph) and references
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