Machiavellian Philosophy It is in the interest of the weak to design societies that encumber the strong. The essential difference between the terrorist and the noble conqueror is the quality of the army Justice is elegant revenge. And revenge is justice for those who cannot afford elegance. The most effective way to make a threat is to present it as a secret plan to those you know to be untrustworthy. This adds credibility and deniability. Avoid any attempts to persuade an adversary
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In R. D’Andrade & C. Deng‚ X. (1978). Speech at the National Educational Work Conference‚ 22 April 1978 Dudley‚ J. & Vidovich‚ L. (1995). The politics of education: Commonwealth schools policy 1973–1995 Fung‚ Y. (1948). A short history of Chinese philosophy. New York: The Free Press: A division of Macmillan Publishing Co.‚ Inc. Holland‚ D. & Quinn‚ N. (Eds.) (1987). Cultural models in language and thought Hu‚ W. & Grove‚ C. (1991). Encountering the Chinese: A guide for Americans Gao‚ M. (1998). Influence
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are connected with a cult of the great Chinese thinker Confucius (Kun-tszy) who was living in 551 – 479 BC. After his death in Qufu (Цюйфу) near his grave was built the first temple in his memory‚ which became pilgrimage place and Chinese shrine. In the VI century according to Emperor order in honor of Confucius in every city of the country were built temples‚ where are done ritual and sacrifice. With the spread of Confucian in honor of Confucius in other countries were built temples‚ including Japan
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Anonymous May 7‚ 2013 Mr. ---------- Great Ideas I Philosophy Man’s nature has remained the same over history‚ and the need for some sort of divine aid has never been solely a Christian idea. Many early Greek philosophers understood that men have an innate desire to benefit themselves‚ but argue over whether they need to strive for justice‚ or benefit themselves by undermining others. This Greco-Roman philosophy was mainly seen in stoicism‚ and Platonism and each were incorporated into the
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gentleman. There are dozens of examples of Confucius’s disciples asking how to become a gentleman or what a gentleman would do‚ and Confucius himself uses hypothetical gentleman in order to show examples of morality. While not the overall theme‚ I think there were several other reoccurring themes that played into the main theme of the book. In book XVII chapter 23‚ Confucius says that a gentleman‚ more than anything‚ should have morality. I think most of the themes of the book can be grouped in morality
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the texts written by Buber‚ a concept‚ idea or metaphor and explore its implications in relation to your understanding of the role of the teacher. Martin Buber was an Austrian born Israeli Jewish philosopher best known for his philosophy of dialogue. This philosophy was centred on the distinction between the I-thou relationship and the I-It relationship. According to Buber the sought for treasure‚ the fulfilment of existence‚ can be found right in the midst of genuine dialogue. The I-thou relationship
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of China‚ produce a simplified and standardized written language‚ and spread military influence beyond China. On the other hand‚ although emperors both before and after the Qin Dynasty adapted Confucian principles to their political practices‚ Confucius himself was never able to implement his teachings into the government system during his lifetime‚ as his idea of virtue did not apply to the war-stricken state. Prior to the Qin Dynasty‚ the Warring States Period (475~221 B.C.) was evolving as larger
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Devin Maiello Professor Govantes IDS 252 2/26/13 Readings in the Philosophy of Technology Ch. 12-16 The main point that stood out to me in Jonas’ “Technology and Responsibility” is that Earth’s resources are limited‚ and for once we are starting to realize this. He says that there is a‚ “critical vulnerability of nature to man’s technological intervention—unsuspected before it began to show itself in damage already done” (177). This knowledge has forever changed the rules of ethics.
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In natural rights philosophy‚ a limited government is a system restricted to protecting natural rights and that does not interfere with other aspects of life. Learning from the revolution in Great Britain‚ colonists created this country?s limited government in an attempt to protect their country from abuse of power. Both equal protection of the law and due process of law help limited government in preventing the abuse of power. Due process of law is one of our country?s oldest constitutional principles
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SOCRATES Socrates 469 BC–399 BC‚ was a classical Greek Athenian philosopher. Credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy‚ he is an enigmatic figure known chiefly through the accounts of later classical writers‚ especially the writings of his students Plato and Xenophon‚ and the plays of his contemporary Aristophanes. Many would claim that Plato’s dialogues are the most comprehensive accounts of Socrates to survive from antiquity. Through his portrayal in Plato’s dialogues‚ Socrates has
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