中国思想古代智慧与现代科学 (1)

LECTURE 10

ZHOU DYNASTY THOUGHT

Conceptual Innovations and Themes

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Ritual (li 禮)

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Ceremonial activities with religious character

Zhou conceptual innovations

Ritual (li 禮)

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Shang Dynasty

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relatively narrow scope

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ritualized offerings to ancestorsceremonies surrounding divination

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Zhou Dynasty

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concept of ritual changesa formal system of behavioral guidelines

Record of Ritual (liji 禮記)

“The Shang people put their spirits first, the Zhou people put the rites first.”Conceptual innovations in Zhou RitualRecord of Ritual (liji 禮記)“The Shang people put their spirits first, the Zhou people put the rites first.”●Shang: ritual about serving the spirits, gaining favor●means to an end●Zhou: ritual as a priority in and of itself●seen as part of the cosmic order●ritual imposes order on the world ●P2, “The Canon of Yao”