Week 9 Assignment

Based on this week’s material, write a 200-250-word count  for the below TWO (2) essays. (You must answer both essays separately, each adhering to the above word count).

Essay #1: Why do purity and brightness sum up the ethos of Shintoism?

Essay #2: How might neo-Confucianism be seen as an attempt to harmonize Buddhism, Daoism, and early Confucianism?

 (Note: It is imperative that you incorporate the terminology and principles introduced this week to demonstrate your comprehension of the material.)  

Both essays need to be done with the above word count.