Assignment task: Read the explanation of the Confucian Virtue of Li (Smith 174-177 and Novak 120-127.)
Q1. Explain this Confucian Virtue carefully, keeping in mind that it is complex and has many aspects. Be sure to mention the five relationships, the five duties, and the golden rule.
Q2. Discuss the ways in which this does or does not exist in contemporary American society, using concrete examples.
Q3. How do you think America might change if the Virtue of Li were practiced more in our culture?