Confucius is a self-titled biographical film/motion picture or biopic of the famous Chinese Philosopher. It comprehensively told the story of Master Kong’s (Confucius is a Latinized name) life story or at least the most historically important years of his life. The film began showing Confucius being invited by the ruler of Lu‚ talking about his principles on governance. He spent most of his time studying and teaching‚ gathering a large number of students around him. He was a political leader also
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The basic conception of Confucius’ philosophy is ren‚ i.e.‚ humanity‚ while humanity is at the same time the leitmotiv of our epoch. This accounts for why the Confucian idea is so close to contemporary readers and why his teaching principles and methods have maintained vitality throughout history. Confucius explained humanity as ’to love the people‚’ or ’to love the masses extensively.’ This led him to provide equal opportunities in education and to carry out teaching activities in dialogue with
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According to tradition‚ Confucius was born in the state of Lu (present-day Shandong Province) of the noble K’ung clan. His original name was K’ung Ch’iu. His father‚ commander of a district in Lu‚ died three years after Confucius was born‚ leaving the family in poverty‚ but Confucius nevertheless received a fine education. He was married at the age of 19 and had one son and two daughters. During the four years immediately after his marriage‚ poverty compelled him to become a sevant for the chief
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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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The Life And Work Of Confucius Philosophy Essay Confucius (551 – 479 BCE)‚ was a thinker‚ political figure‚ educator and founder of the Ru School of Chinese thought. Confucius was born at Shang-ping‚ in the country of Lu. His given name was Kong‚ but his disciples called him Kong-fu-tse‚ (i.e. Kong the Master‚ or Teacher.) His father passed away when he was only three years old. Confucius mother Yan-she raised him. During his younger years Confucius showed a love of learning‚ and an expression of
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Confucius and Daoist Fulfillment What is a fulfilling life according to Confucianism and Daoism respectively‚ regarding their views on human nature‚ one’s relationship to his/her family/society‚ and nature? According to Confucianism philosophy‚ Confucianism is more than just a religion. A complex set of rules‚ which for nearly 2000 years dictated almost every aspect of Chinese life‚ it encompasses the fulfillment of life by living ethically and morally. Likewise‚ aside from being beneficial
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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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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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concerning good governance. Confucius believed to have been born in 551 BCE in Zou‚ Shandong Province and Lao Tzu said to have lived in the sixth century BCE are such examples of people who attempted to contribute to how people should be governed. Thus‚ this essay analyses the kinds of governments proposed by Confucius and Leo Tzu. Thereafter‚ it shall select one which is appropriate for the Zambian government and explains why it is ideal for the Zambian government. Although Confucius had a great education
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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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