Daoism and of Confucianism share some common points of view, the main focus of Daoism is to unite human kind with the Dao, and the main focus of Confucianism is to create good relationships between all humans. Below I have listed the main ideas and virtues of Daoism and Confucianism. The main differences between Doaism and Confucianism are Doaism focuses on humans and nature and Confucianism focuses on relationships between humans and society.
Daoism as a whole is mostly focused with 5 main ideas, these ideas are: Dao, a mysterious force that sculpts nature and everything in it; Wu wei, or the ideal of effortlessness; Simplicity, the elimination of unnecessary things and appreciate the simple and ordinary; Gentleness, the act of not doing any harm to other people or nature; Relativity, the ability to view the things around you as more than just simple opposites;
Confucianism focuses on the relationships between humans and society, they practice these 5 virtues: Ren (jen), the blending of two pictographs -- "person" and "two". The idea that one most be considerate of ones actions and how the effect others; Li, which is translated as "propriety". The idea of doing what is appropriate in the current situation; Shu, the common translation is "reciprocity". This idea reminds one to remember the Golden Rule, "Do not do unto others what you would not like done to yourself"; Xiao (hsiao), translated as "filial piety". The devotion of a son or daughter to a parent; Wen, which is translated as "culture". Reminding people that education and art are important aspects of owns one enlightenment;
Dao is recognized by both religions, but in different ways... Daoists concerned with improving the relationship between humans and nature, and Confucians concerned with improving the relations of humankind and society.
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