Write a 75-100 word response for each of the following questions:
1. Describe the principles of yang and yin.
2. The main scripture in Daoism is the Daodejing (Tao TeChing). What is the history and importance of this text for the tradition?
3. How are Daoist ideals expressed through art? Offer several examples.
4. What challenges does Daoism face in the modern world?
5. Explain a situation to which following the Daoist principle of wuwei might be beneficial to you or others. In what situation might following the principle of wuwei be harmful in some way?
Confucianism
Write a 175- to 350-word summary on Confucianism that includes the following topics:
- What are the Five Great Relationships?
- How is the morally upright person to act?
- What is the role of Confucianism in Chinese culture and society today?
Write a 175- to 350-word summary of Shinto practices that still exist today.