Comparison of Lao Tzu and Machiavelli It is obvious to most people the differences between black and white‚ light and darkness‚ or Pepsi and Coca-Cola. Many people have different preferences for each of these things‚ as well as different views about them. While one person may argue that Pepsi is the ultimate cola beverage‚ another person may claim that Coca-Cola is the best by far. This is such the case with many different people in this world‚ on many different topics. A prime example of contrasting
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References: 1. http://www.readprint.com/chapter-9748/The-Art-of-War-Sun-Tzu 2. http://sun-tzu-aow.blogspot.com/2009/05/chapter-4-military-disposition.html 3. http://suntzusaid.com/book/4 4. http://www.maxis.com.my/main.asp 5. http://www.digi.com.my/
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Ruling a country effectively is executed through a variety of methods. Lao-Tzu‚ a follower of Taoism‚ expresses his belief on the most efficient way to govern. "The more prohibitions you have‚ the less virtuous people will be. The more weapons you have‚ the less secure people will be. The more subsidies you have‚ the less self-reliant people will be" (25). This quote from Lao-Tzu can be interpreted many different ways. The author discusses what he feels the role of a leader should be‚ the restrictions
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Ching and The Qualities of the Prince‚ Lao-tzu and Machiavelli have sought to convey a more complete and concrete understanding of their respective definitions and duties of a ruler (leadership). The theme of political leaders and their intricate relationship with society indeed validate itself within both texts. However‚ both Lao-tzu and Machiavelli approach this issue from almost entirely opposite positions‚ though sharing minute similarities. Lao-tzu appears to focus the majority of his attention
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War & Society in Europe Midterm There were a number of conditions that would lead to the emergence of “feudal warfare” in the early Middle Ages and there would be an equal number that would lead to its decline in the later middle ages as well yet to find the meaning of “feudal warfare” one has to look first at where this notion came from‚ and that was Feudalism. Feudalism was a contrasting system dealing with political and military relationships existing among members of the higher
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what is there idea on education? Both Tzu and Wollstonecraft in their related works share their thoughts on the how’s and whys of education. In this paper I’ll compare the two‚ to see how they differ from each other. Why did they come to these conclusions? While reading these pieces I’ve learned a great deal how education was perceived. In the words of Tzu‚ “He compares the process of educating a child to the process of straightening a piece of wood against a board or sharpening a piece of metal
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Offensive Behavior in Groups: Challenges and Opportunities Julianne Wayne Alex Gitterman ABSTRACT. This paper discusses offensive behaviors that often occur in groups. The sources and meanings of such behavior both to the individual and the group are explored. Principles are presented to help workers decide when to respond to the more serious underlying personal and group issues these behaviors may express‚ and when to confront them directly. The authors also examine the reasons why it is
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Taoism originated in China around 500 b.c Taoist thought is based on the writings of Lao-Tzu in the poetic stanzas of the Tao Te Ching. Lau Tzu translates as the ’Old Man ’ or the ’Old Teacher ’. It is 5‚000 characters in length and comprises of two books. The Tao Te Ching is the second most printed book in the world next to the Bible. The Tao Te Ching represents Philosophical Taoism at its purest as it was to develop through the centuries into a more institutionalised religion and into branches
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The impact of constant warfare on Roman society was that since there was an overexpansion of the empire. Because of the overexpansion‚ the dilution of the Roman society got many different cultures. When the Visigoths were conquered‚ the conditions of their “surrender” was that they had to join the Roman military service. They were trained and equipped by Romans that created the situation that allowed the successful. The family farms were devastated by the warfare. The farms were eventually replaced
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In comparing and contrasting the governmental philosophies of the great thinkers Lao-Tzu and Machiavelli‚ I have found a pleasant mix of both of their ideas would be the best for America today. Lao-Tzu’s laisse-faire attitude towards the economy‚ as well as his small scale military is appealing to my liberal side‚ while Machiavelli’s attitude towards miserliness which causes low taxes appeals to the right wing. These great thinkers contradict the popular saying "all great thinkers think alike." They
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