The Confucian Filial Obligation and Care for Aged Parents

Confucian faithful faith and care for elderly parents: Some Western moral philosophers (such as Norman Daniels and Jane English), adult children support other elderly, even without their parents I believe there is no moral obligation to do. How much sacrifice was paid, or how much are your parents suffering at the moment? This is because children do not want to be brought into the world or adopted. Therefore, there is "basic asymmetry between parents and intimate obligations". I object to the Daniel / UK paper by applying the intimate nature of the Confucian tradition.

Most of the attention to the aging of Koreans comes from the principle of Confucian ambassadorism. This is a basic value that parents must respect (although Confucius is Chinese and Confucianism has a long history). Young families are responsible for taking care of the elderly in their families. Even outside the family, Koreans are socialized to respect and respect the elderly and authority figures. Confucius wrote in the Apocalypse: "A few son of filial piety and respected brothers disregard their bosses, respecting their bosses and never causing confusion." "A good person dedicated to the basics It is firmly established, moral law will grow.

Western audience During the past several centuries, Chinese people have been completely influenced by Confucianism, especially filial piety. According to Analects the term "filial piety" is defined as a series of values ​​emphasizing only parents' filial piety (nature's respect for children) and special responsibilities to elders. (1: 2, Confucian thesis) Basically, filial piety is deeply rooted in Chinese traditional culture. It has also become a fixed foundation