concerning good governance. Confucius believed to have been born in 551 BCE in Zou‚ Shandong Province and Lao Tzu said to have lived in the sixth century BCE are such examples of people who attempted to contribute to how people should be governed. Thus‚ this essay analyses the kinds of governments proposed by Confucius and Leo Tzu. Thereafter‚ it shall select one which is appropriate for the Zambian government and explains why it is ideal for the Zambian government. Although Confucius had a great education
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ideas‚ but by the time Plato brings up the notion of a philosopher-king it’s thirty years after Socrates’ death and what the character Socrates says in the Republic is probably much more Plato than Socrates. This is also two hundred years after Confucius‚ so it may even be that the two are not quite so isolated from each other as they may seem. A couple interesting differences between the two become readily apparent. Plato thought that a true philosopher actually wouldn’t want to lead unless
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Confucius stressed that a harmonious society can be created through the practice of Li. Discuss how this is possible by using the Five Relationships concepts. What is the Five Relationships? * In Confucianism‚ it’s between superior and inferior person. They are ruler – subject‚ husband – wife‚ father – son‚ older brother – younger brother‚ and elder friend – younger friend. * Each has a formal responsibility to carry out toward the other. The husband has responsibility for li toward his
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Tao Tzu and Confucius heavily agree on the social life‚ but their political views are different in terms of the use of the law in regulating the ruled and the education as a concept for knowledge acquisition. In Lao Tzu’s view of politics‚ all desires are shaped unnaturally‚ and behavior is spontaneously formed and controlled. Laozi advocated for the little interference of the normal way things happen in the world and discouraged competition and arguing. He stressed much on self-knowledge as the
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heaven nor cavil at men‚ while I stoop to learn and to aspire to penetrate an to things that are high‚ yet this heaven alone knows what I am.” - Confucius Explanation: While I say nothing against heaven nor find fault against men‚ while I bow my head in search of higher
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The subject of The Open Door Policy between America and China is a controversial issue. Advancments in The Open Door Policy between America and China can be linked to many areas. Until recently considered taboo amongst polite society‚ it is yet to receive proper recognition for laying the foundations of democracy. Often it is seen as both a help and a hinderence to global commercial enterprises‚ who are likely to form a major stronghold in the inevitable battle for hearts and minds. Hold onto your
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The Locked Door When I was a child my great grandmother would tell me the most amazing story about a locked door that she had passed by almost every day. Every time she came upon the door she would try the handle‚ just to see if on that day it might open. But it never did. On one dark‚ rainy‚ day my grandmother had gone to the store to get some eggs so she could make some brownies. On her way to the store she started thinking about that locked door. She wondered why it had been locked‚ who had
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References: Confucius (1915) (Contributors: Dawson‚ Miles Menander) The ethics of Confucius: The sayings of the Master and his disciples upon the conduct of “The Superior Man”. G. P. Putnam’s Sons: New York. Fung‚ Y. L. (1948) A short history of Chinese philosophy‚ The Free Press: New York. Lau‚ D. C. (1979) Confucius - The Analects (Lun Yu)‚ The Penguin Books: England. McDonald‚ J. H. (translator) (2009) Tao Te Ching
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Topic: Door to Hell General purpose: To inform Specific purpose: To inform audience about the door to hell. Central idea: The history of Door to Hell and how it could happen. (Transition: Let’s start by watching this video) Introduction: I. It is situated in a small town of Derweze‚ Turkmenistan. II. Derweze is also known as Darvaza. III. It is a village of about 350 people and is located in the middle of Karakum. Body: I. The name of the field is "Door to Hell"
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The Forgotten Door This book was about a 12-year-old boy‚ named Jon who fell through a magical door that transferred him to another world. When he fell through the door he hit his head on the rock floor of a cave‚ which caused him to lose his memory. He could not even remember his own name or how old he was. When he managed to walk out of the cave he saw a doe and followed it until he heard someone yell at him‚ it was Mr. Gilby. Mr. Gilby said‚ “Devil take you.” “You ruined my aim!” ”What you doing
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