WRLD 213 Assignment 4
Vivian Simons Profit
WRLD 213
Professor Dawn Lee
12 April 2015
1. Cite three examples of where Confucius attempts to create a governing code of conduct that promotes ethical behaviors.
The first example is where Confucius explains to not give praise to wrongdoers to provide people examples of how to live. He is states to give praise when praise is due to positive things versus negative. Do not influence the people with wrong doings because when they see the truth, not only will they be hurt but will turn against you. He states in the Analects, “Raise the straight and set them about the crooked, and you will win the hearts of the people. If you raise the crooked and set them above the straight, the people will deny you their support” (Confucius 670). The second example is Confucius explaining a man should give respect in order to get respect. Similar to the golden rule, do unto others and you want them to do unto you. As quoted “The Master said: “A gentlemen shows authority, but no arrogance. A vulgar man shows arrogance, but no authority” (Confucius 679). Confucius is merely saying in order to lead by example you must hold yourself to a moral standard of dignity and respect, and be humble in order for people to look up to you as a role model. Lastly, Confucius attempts to promote the benefits of hard work and labor. As quoted, “The Master said: “If a ruler could employ me, in one year I would make things work, and in three years the results would show” (Confucius 679). He is stating do not give up at anything you do, because success does not happen overnight but takes time to see the effects of your good work.
2. Cite two examples of where Augustine discusses specific sins and the remedies for those sins.
In Augustine’s Confessions, he speaks of many sins in which he committed. There are two specific examples where he references his age of “sixteen” where he committed sins which can be attributed to him being young and naïve. He quotes “In my sixteenth year
WRLD 213
Professor Dawn Lee
12 April 2015
1. Cite three examples of where Confucius attempts to create a governing code of conduct that promotes ethical behaviors.
The first example is where Confucius explains to not give praise to wrongdoers to provide people examples of how to live. He is states to give praise when praise is due to positive things versus negative. Do not influence the people with wrong doings because when they see the truth, not only will they be hurt but will turn against you. He states in the Analects, “Raise the straight and set them about the crooked, and you will win the hearts of the people. If you raise the crooked and set them above the straight, the people will deny you their support” (Confucius 670). The second example is Confucius explaining a man should give respect in order to get respect. Similar to the golden rule, do unto others and you want them to do unto you. As quoted “The Master said: “A gentlemen shows authority, but no arrogance. A vulgar man shows arrogance, but no authority” (Confucius 679). Confucius is merely saying in order to lead by example you must hold yourself to a moral standard of dignity and respect, and be humble in order for people to look up to you as a role model. Lastly, Confucius attempts to promote the benefits of hard work and labor. As quoted, “The Master said: “If a ruler could employ me, in one year I would make things work, and in three years the results would show” (Confucius 679). He is stating do not give up at anything you do, because success does not happen overnight but takes time to see the effects of your good work.
2. Cite two examples of where Augustine discusses specific sins and the remedies for those sins.
In Augustine’s Confessions, he speaks of many sins in which he committed. There are two specific examples where he references his age of “sixteen” where he committed sins which can be attributed to him being young and naïve. He quotes “In my sixteenth year