’ When you see a good man‚ try to emulate his example‚ and when you see a bad man‚ search yourself for his faults.’; That quote is one of the many morals stated by the ancient Chinese philosopher‚ Confucius‚ which we still live by today. The Wisdom of Confucius‚ edited and translated by Lin Yutang‚ takes the best things said and said about Confucius and put them into one three hundred page book. It follows his life‚ from his lowly birth in the small town of Tsou‚ to his death as one of the world’s
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Confucius and the Perfect Gentlemen April 2‚ 2013 Carmichael 1 In The Analects‚ Confucius describes the ideal person or what is otherwise known as the perfect gentleman. This person in his eye’s‚ is not motivated by gain or by specific political beliefs‚ but rather what is right in every situation. The life of the gentleman is one of moderation‚ he is a gentleman-scholar‚ faithful to others‚ sincere in deeds‚ and never giving up in his efforts of self-cultivation. Earthly
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The Analects of Confucius‚ a collection of sayings and ideas of Confucianism‚ was compiledby the followers of Confucius mostly in the form of dialogues. The last chapter‚ “[Emperor] Yao Said‚” is the briefest chapter in the book. One school of thought holds that it is just a collection of leftovers. I come from the school of thought that the last chapter concludes Confucius’s theme of politics as well as philosophy with an inseparable connection with the other chapters in the analects. Politics
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which are created by Confucius and Laozi. Confucius promotes a hierarchical and moral society while Laozi promotes a non-class and simple life. Although they are two contradictory propositions‚ they still have one consistence set of values‚ that is they all claim to go back and rebuild the lost Golden Ages. Confucius advocated going back to an ideal society where people all following propriety. This is shown in the text when Duke Jing of Qi asked Confucius about governing. Confucius responded‚ “Let the
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Confucius’ political mind -------Education and feeding Confucius‚ who is also honored as Master Kong‚ is considered to be a master‚ a sage by people in China and even around the world nowadays. Yet‚ back to the years when he was alive‚ he was no famous man. Confucius was born in the state Lu. And by the sixth century of the Zhou dynasty‚ the state and other states around was in rapid decline with warfare fighting
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Purpose of life Confucius (551–479 BC) He was born in Zou‚ state of Lu in Northern China. His father named Kong He (Shuliang He) was a military officer in the state of Lu. He was raised alone by his mother Yan Zhengzai when his father died. He got married to Quiguan when he was 19 yearsold. Confucius was born in the class of Shi‚ between aristocracy and common people. Confucius was a Chinese teacher‚ editor‚ politician‚ and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history.
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THE TEACHINGS OF CONFUCIUS Confucius Confucius was born about 551 BC. with the family name K’ung. The respect he gained for his teachings led to his being referred to as Grand Master K’ung — K’ung Fu-tzu. The Western version of his name comes from this. He said that at fifteen he bent his mind to learning‚ and he continued to express a deep admiration for learning throughout his life. Confucius married at 19‚ his son being born a year later. Subsequently he had two daughters‚ one of
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Confucius on the Self From what I have read and taken in it is in my belief that the human “self” has something to do with a persons morals‚ values‚ background and really just everything that makes a person who they are. I believe that when one refers to the human “self” they are referring to what a person sees as right and wrong and truly what it is that they believe in. The readings that we have looked at so far all seem to focus around this central topic of doing right in the world and respecting
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I think that Confucius was more correct in his views than Mencius‚ not because of differing views (although they did differ at certain points)‚ but because of the way these ideas were carried out throughout his career‚ and ultimately‚ his life. Confucius was a Chinese thinker and philosopher. His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality‚ correctness of social relationships‚ and justice and sincerity. These values gained prominence in China over other doctrines‚ such as Taoism during
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The teachings of Laozi and Confucius are similar in a lot of ways. They were both borne out of warring states in China and thus have central teachings around nonviolence and peace‚ which is increasingly relevant given the fighting between the US and parts of the Middle East. Laozi is the founder of Daoism also called “the way” Life in harmony with the Dao encompasses several basic principles. One is to experience the transcendent unity of all things‚ rather than focusing on what separates them
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