『Boy Meets Philosophy: A Beginner's Intro to Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism』のカバーアート

Boy Meets Philosophy: A Beginner's Intro to Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism

Boy Meets Philosophy: A Beginner's Intro to Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism

無料で聴く

ポッドキャストの詳細を見る

概要

 What are the core philosophies that have shaped East Asian cultures for millennia? In this "Reference Desk" episode, we're building a foundational toolkit for understanding three of the most influential belief systems in the world: Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism.This is not a dry, academic lecture. This is a beginner's guide for the curious mind. We'll break down the core tenets of each philosophy, explore the key differences, and discuss how their ancient ideas still show up in the modern world—from family dynamics and business etiquette to anime and a deep respect for nature.GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR THIS EPISODE:
  • Confucianism (儒家): A system of social and ethical philosophy.
  • Taoism (道家): A philosophy emphasizing living in harmony with the Tao, or "the Way."
  • Shinto (神道): "The way of the gods," Japan's indigenous religion.
  • Filial Piety (孝, xiào): The Confucian virtue of respect for one's parents and elders.
  • Wu Wei (無為): The Taoist concept of "effortless action."
  • Kami (神): The gods, spirits, or divine essences in Shinto.
FURTHER READING/VIEWING:
  • Book: "The Analects" by Confucius
  • Book: "Tao Te Ching" by Laozi


JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you found this episode enlightening, please consider sharing it with a friend and leaving a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps others find the show.

Thanks for joining East of Everywhere! If this episode made you think, the best way to support us is by sharing it with a friend and leaving a 5-star rating on your podcast app.


✉️ Join Boy Meets Inbox

🐦 Follow us: @BoyMeetsEast on X • Instagram • TikTok

📺 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@BoyMeetsEast

🔄 Your Boy's other adventures:

• Required Watching – deep dives into must-see films for filmmakers.

• Emerging – real-time screenwriting insights from rising writers.


Until next time, keep exploring—and keep learning!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
まだレビューはありません