both are philosophical systems.
2006-10-16 05:57:51 · 8 answers · asked by americanista 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Daoism stands alongside Confucianism as one of the two great religious/philosophical systems of China. Traditionally traced to the mythical Laozi "Old Philosopher," Philosophical Daoism owes more to "philosopher Zhuang" (Zhuangzi) (4th Century BC). Daoism is an umbrella that covers a range of similarly motivated doctrines. The term "Daoism" is also associated with assorted naturalistic or mystical religions. Sometimes the term "Lao-Zhuang Philosophy" is used to distinguish the philosophical from the more religious "Huang-Lao" (Yellow Emperor-Laozi) strain of Daoist thought.
Both are considered philosophical thought, not a religion. Hope this helps. Goodluck!
2006-10-16 06:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by ~Charmed Flor~ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Taoism is a religion.
Confucianism is a philosophy...a means to improve all aspects of life. Confucianism was an attempt to replace religion by providing a comprehensive, progressive and liberated alternative.
It was presented (offered) as a religion and politically supported (mandated).
2006-10-16 06:09:46 · answer #2 · answered by limendoz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Taoism is a belief same as all other so called religions
2006-10-16 06:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by Andy P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, though Confucianism is considered a philosphy more than a religion.
2006-10-16 06:05:16 · answer #4 · answered by Muffie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
taoism is a recognized religion. I believe confucionism is more of a philosophy - though it may be considered a religion in eastern cultures.
2006-10-16 06:03:18 · answer #5 · answered by sparky39fire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indeed, they are religions. Eastern religions are also philosophical schools. Philosophy and religion are the same thing in most eastern religions.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_philosophy#Philosophical_and_religious_traditions
2006-10-16 06:17:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-10-16 05:59:30 · answer #7 · answered by Shesha 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes.philosofy and religions in same time.
2006-10-16 06:00:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋