Implications for Practice

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There is a reminder that whilst values from the three philosophical systems may be embedded in much of East Asian cultural practices and attitudes, not all people subscribe to the doctrines overtly, and many younger people may not relate to them at all. Reference to the doctrines may not always be appropriate; reference to the principles as cultural values may be more meaningful.

The following are three video examples of the merging of philosophies in daily life:

A young Chinese man on Confucianism and Taoism in daily life

A young Korean woman on Confucianism and Taoism in daily life

A mature Chinese woman on Confucianism and Taoism in daily life