first and then figure out the reasons which may useful for us. The Confucius is the core of Chinese culture and he is also one of the earliest economists in China. His Confucian theory has been used by Chinese governments to control their people as long as thousands years. Here is the question for today. How does the Confucius’ economics become an antidote to our economic recession? First of all‚ let’s talk about the Confucius’ view of wealth. His theory is based on morality and it is also the
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Formation of China The Ch’in Ancient China had always been a collection of more or less independent states in the north of China. The Shang and the Chou dominated the political landscape as the most powerful of those states‚ but they did not exercise uniform rule over neighboring regions. When the Chou began to weaken around 500 BC‚ these independent states began to war among themselves over territory and influence. So chaotic was this period that the Chinese refer to it as The Warring States
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Ideal Person REL/133 Abstract For this assignment‚ we have been tasked to describe the ideal person according to Confucius. I will be including the concepts of ren‚ li‚ shu‚ xiao‚ and wen in my writing because these were the major Confucian virtues. Ideal Person There are many ways to describe the perfect person. If someone were to ask me what the ideal person is‚ I would say that the ideal person is one who has strong virtues‚ is a morally
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Caitlin Arnold Human Nature Mencius is an ancient philosopher of China around the fourth century B.C. He was believed to have similar view to the philosopher Confucius‚ and he had a strong view on human nature. Mencius believed that human nature was intrinsically benevolent. Mencius believed that people had four virtues that drove their thoughts and actions. Mencius is quoted to say‚ “Therefore‚ it can be suggested that without a mind of commiseration is not human‚ that a person without
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a virtuous life and seeking goodness. They valued ethics‚ respect for elders‚ and propriety. Confucius‚ the originator of Confucian thought‚ believed political order would be found by the proper ordering of human relationships‚ and so did not bother himself with the structure of the state. He stressed that a good government must fill their positions with well-educated and conscientious people‚ called Junzi. Confucius was followed by his disciples Mencius and Xunzi. They also possessed the same optimism
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Confucius‚ the founder of Confucianism‚ was said to have lived around the same time as Lao- Tzu‚ the founder of Taoism‚ in the sixth century B.C.E. Confucianism and Taoism are two belief systems that serve as guides for the lives of their followers. Confucianism stresses love and kindness for humanity‚ the worship of ancestors‚ and encourages all followers to seek the quality of Jen‚ translated to “love‚ goodness‚ and human-heartedness”. The ultimate goal of Confucianism is to be the superior human
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common grounds. On the other hand‚ Legalism goes on to take a more unique approach which was much different from the previous two. Confucius was born in 551 B.C.E‚ to a poor family of the lower nobility. Throughout his life‚ he relentlessly tried to gain an office with a prominent ruler of the time who was willing to adopt his various concepts. Unfortunately‚ Confucius died in 479B.C.E.‚ before such a change ever took place. However‚ he succeeded in winning over a handful of devote followers who
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a virtuous life and seeking goodness. They valued ethics‚ respect for elders‚ and propriety. Confucius‚ the originator of Confucian thought‚ believed political order would be found by the proper ordering of human relationships‚ and so did not bother himself with the structure of the state. He stressed that a good government must fill their positions with well-educated and conscientious people‚ called Junzi. Confucius was followed by his disciples Mencius and Xunzi. They also possessed the same optimism
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and out of this time came thinkers like Confucius. Confucius offered a solution in the form of a system of government and state that would
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universe. Confucianism is a philosophy originated by the Chinese philosopher‚ Confucius‚ which teaches that logic and reason can solve all human problems‚ and rejects excessive emotion and superstition. Confucianism also teaches that following the traditions of early Chinese culture is the best way to organize society. Traditional ritual‚ music and poetry are also seen as important tools in maintaining societal harmony. Confucius was concerned with matters of human relationships. His philosophy inspires
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