Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Confucius taught that the emperor was assigned by the gods. What was this assignment called?

The Mandate of Heaven


The Mandate of the Gods


The Prophetization


The Supreme Choice ?|||The Mandate of Heaven|||The Mandate of Heaven (澶╁懡 P墨ny墨n: Ti膩nm矛ng) is a traditional Chinese philosophical concept concerning the legitimacy of rulers. Heaven would bless the authority of a just ruler, but would be displeased with a despotic ruler and would withdraw its mandate. The Mandate of Heaven would then transfer to those who would rule best.



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