The core of Eastern thought is "killing the child".
"Only after parricide can one gain freedom" "Only by committing 'filial piety' can one achieve both loyalty and filial duty."
The former resists authority and is free. The latter obeys authority and is loyal.
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The core of Western thought is "patricide".
The core of Eastern thought is "killing the child".
"Only after parricide can one gain freedom"
"Only by committing 'filial piety' can one achieve both loyalty and filial duty."
The former resists authority and is free.
The latter obeys authority and is loyal.