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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Ashton Bigler Dr. Sabrina Hom Philosophy 2010 21 November 2013 Confucius Paper In The Analects of Confucius‚ Zigong‚ one of the students of Confucius‚ is talking to Confucius‚ and says‚ “…‘I do not want others to impose on me‚ nor do I want to impose on others.’ Confucius replied‚ ‘Zigong‚ this is quite beyond your reach’‚” (Confucius 5.12). Throughout one’s life‚ there are situations and problems that occur where we will have to impose on others. Other people will be put in those situations
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Student Number: 050-102-987 Course Code: CUL610BA Professor: Ken Sproul Film: Confucius Date: Oct. 29 2012 The life of the Confucius happened in the ancient China during the Spring and Autumn period. His unique ideology of running the state by Ritual‚ Music and Ren opposes to the strict laws which has been practiced by the other states. Without the fully support from his ruler‚ Confucius goes on a long journey of traveling among six states for fourteen years. In
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Confucius The Chinese teacher and philosopher Confucius was the founder of the school of philosophy known as the Ju or Confucianism‚ which is still very influential in China. Information on his life Confucius is the Latinized name of K’ung Fu-tzu (Great Master K’ung). His original name was K’ung Ch’iu; he is also known as K’ung Chung-ni. The most detailed traditional account of Confucius’s life is contained in the Records of the Historian (Shih chi) by Ssu-ma Ch’ien‚ who lived from 145 B
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crimes. Confucius - More quotations on: [Mistakes] Before you embark on a journey of revenge‚ dig two graves. Confucius Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it. Confucius Forget injuries‚ never forget kindnesses. Confucius - More quotations on: [Kindness] He who will not economize will have to agonize. Confucius I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. Confucius Ignorance is the night of the mind‚ but a night without moon and star. Confucius - More
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has been deeply influenced by Confucius’s Analects. David Haberman describes the Republic as ‘one of the most influential books of all time’ (86). And Bryan Van Norden compares (with considerable fervor) the Analects to ‘the combined influence of Jesus and Socrates’ (3). On the surface‚ there are many similarities between Confucius and Plato. Both taught through means of dialogue‚ and both expressed reticence to provide direct definitions. Both advocated contemplation and education as the means for
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benevolent. To be socially benevolent is to be benevolent with family and friends‚ such as following the filial piety. To be politically benevolent is to make one worthy of governing a nation. A man who is unsuccessful at being benevolent is unworthy. Confucius states‚ “Wealth and rank attained through immoral means have as much to do with me as passing clouds. (VII‚ 16‚ 88)” Within the Analects‚ it states “When you meet someone better than yourself‚ turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet
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The basic conception of Confucius’ philosophy is ren‚ i.e.‚ humanity‚ while humanity is at the same time the leitmotiv of our epoch. This accounts for why the Confucian idea is so close to contemporary readers and why his teaching principles and methods have maintained vitality throughout history. Confucius explained humanity as ’to love the people‚’ or ’to love the masses extensively.’ This led him to provide equal opportunities in education and to carry out teaching activities in dialogue with
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The Analects of Confucius From what I can tell‚ the Analects is the telling of Confucius philosophy on a variety of subjects through a conversation with a few philosophers. It seems Confucius advocates behavior that showed obedience and respect for superiors. He indicates that older family members‚ Catholics‚ and community leaders are superior. He also says that superior people are responsible for those who are not superior. Many of Confucius teachings center on how important family is and how
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composed and every thought that circled within the most influential sage‚ Confucius. The word “Shu: never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself‚” expresses one rule that any individual could follow and practice (176). It encompasses areas of one’s life like intellect‚ relationships and behavior‚ but more importantly it begins to describe the concept of virtue and we can obtain it. In view with Confucius‚ virtue can be defined as morality possible within an individual. Virtue can
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