Confucius and Socrates both have a very definite perspective of an person and how he/she should live their life. However these perspectives do differ in specific areas and that is what brings me to compare and contrast on both philosophers. "He acts before he speaks‚ and afterwards speaks according to his actions" (Confucius 2-13). Confucius says that we shouldn’t speak about what we don’t know‚ just as Socrates is known for saying "I am wise because I know nothing." Both of them seem to imply
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When Socrates meets Confucius Emotionales versus Rationales: A Comparison between Confucius and Socrates ABSTRACT Socrates regards rational knowledge as the decisive factor of human life and even ascribes all virtues and moral actions to it‚ thereby stressing the ‘rationales’ of ethics. In contrast‚ Confucius regards kinship love as the decisive factor of human life and even grounds all virtues and moral actions on it‚ thereby stressing the ‘emotionales’ of ethics. Therefore‚ we should not
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When Confucius met Socrates It is world-renowned that Confucius and Socrates are the top-ranking philosophers. They are both authorities in their own field of their countries. Nevertheless‚ there have been some arguments about the conflicts between the Chinese culture and Western thoughts. Speaking of the differences between the Chinese and the west‚ there must be some reasons for it. Initially‚ in my book‚ the conflicts stem from the different history. We all know that European civilization
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Being virtuous though Confucius‚ Krishna and Socrates From the beginning of time‚ the quest of all humans has been to discover how to live the good life. What is a good life exactly? This term will mean different things to different people‚ and yet I believe there are the same ingredients that all “good lives” share‚ even from the classic Eurasian time until present day. Virtues of character‚ which are also called ‘moral virtues’‚ seem to be more complex and are an integral part of the completeness
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Q3. Explain Confucius concept of virtue or de. Why does Confucius think a hermit cannot be virtuous? Confucius believed that the problem with government and society was caused by a lack of virtue. Confucius considered gravity‚ generosity of soul‚ sincerity‚ earnestness and kindness all virtuous. According to Confucius if you are a hermit you cannot be virtuous. He argued that if you are virtuous‚ people will be attracted to you willing to provide you with help and information‚ and happily follow
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Confucius was legendary. According to Chinese tradition‚ when Confucius was born there were forty-nine marks of his future greatness on the his body‚ and on his chest were the visible words‚ “he will point out‚ he will act‚ he will decide‚ he will accomplish the times”. Confucius‚ whose actual name was Kong Qiu and courtesy name‚ was Zhongni‚ lived between 551 and 479 BC during the late years of China’s Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC). He was born in the city of Qufu‚ which was located in
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The Zhou Dynasty (700 BC- 256 BC) collapsed when China was constantly facing war and violence. (China was in the constant state of violence and battle) The lack of social harmony destroyed this era. The Chinese believed that having traditions and customs would give the community a sense of unity. The deterioration of tradition and many other factors caused chaos and violence. Because of the political instability and warring of the Zhou Dynasty‚ philosophies like Confucianism and Legalism developed
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Confucius: The Concept of Jen Confucius was not a religious teacher but rather an ethical thinker whose aim was to improve moral and social order. He believed all aspects of life flow from an ethical core and to achieve moral and social order‚ one must look within oneself. Some of the key concepts emphasized in Confucianism are: the concepts of Good (jen)‚ Ritual (li)‚ Virtue (te‚ or moral power)‚ and the Gentleman or “superior man” (chun-tzu). All of these concepts are vitally important but
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孔子学说 Confucius Paper There are various significant Golden Rules that Confucius expressed‚ although I only find a certain amount of them to be important in my life. On the other hand‚ I disagree with the rest of his reflection on human life. There is only one quote I strongly agree with‚ that is “everything has beauty‚ but not everyone sees it.” I believe everything has beauty but everyone else is blind not to see it. Physical features are the only detail on a person that everyone seems to
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filial piety‚ or xiào. Filial piety refers to the virtue of respect for one’s parents or ancestors. II. Book II turns its attention to matters of government. Chapters 1‚2‚ and 3 deal with government issues and the importance of te‚ or character. Confucius compares the moral leader to one whose character is like the North star. Even as the ethical beliefs of those around such a person may shift‚ one possessing true character remains steadfast. Likewise‚ the text stresses the absence of evil or swerving
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