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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to learn how to treat others and even themselves. These students lived life without desires or strong beliefs allowing them to become one with the nature and acquire eternal enlightenment. Confucius‚ one such philosopher‚ wrote The Analects of Confucius‚ attempting to harmonize its readers with nature. Confucius believed in a hierarchal society where all citizens respect their elders and government. He proposes that all people stop believing they are the most important individual as is coded in the
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a quote from a good leader ii. Background on Chinese history in 500 BC‚ the Zhou Dynasty was falling apart and there was civil strife. Confucius tried to bring people together through ritual and culture. Sun Tzu was an ancient iii. No one can follow a leader without a balance of both strict rules and humanity iv. Thesis: Although the Confucius and Sun Tzu share different points of view on leadership‚ a balance of both strategies would be the most effective in times of both war and peace. II
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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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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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how morality can be reflected in one’s behavior. Different translations offer various interpretations of some of the language from the texts‚ but "virtue" is a recurring quality that is revisited many times. Some translations may introduce the term chun-tzu or junzi‚ translating as "prince" or "gentleman" respectively. In either case‚ the terms refer to a person of superior moral character‚ not necessarily a person of nobility. Some translations present this word as "scholar". The text quickly shifts
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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 moral attainment‚ and both sought to balance contemplation with service. Both sought to apply their moral theory to public office (though both failed). And while Plato espoused the ‘heavenly’ forms‚ Confucius espoused the ‘Decree of Heaven.’ Moreover‚ Plato advocated the life of the philosopher‚ even as Confucius advocated
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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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different beliefs. Confucianism was developed by a Chinese philosopher named Kǒng Fūzǐ (551- 479 BCE)‚ also known as Confucius. He was a knowledgeable man who thought about how people should live‚ how righteousness (Li) can be achieved and how the society or government should be structured. The Analects of Confucius explains how men can become a gentlemen. If a man follows the rules of Confucius and completes all his duties of his status‚ he could influence others in society to be honorable‚ hardworking
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