
Episode 74: Chih-yu Shih on Benevolent Love, Universal Love, and Hong Kong
The Telos Press Podcast
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The Difference Between Western Universal Love and Confucian Benevolent Love
Confucian love does not necessarily carry emotion, but they have to. People in a higher position are supposed to show beneficialness. So there is someone who is selfless and has benevolence that makes sure everyone else can coexist peacefully. It doesn't mean the father loves their sons or the same. If this is your duty, then you must try to treat everyone equal.
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