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    The Analects of Confucius

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    The Analects of Confucius From what I can tell‚ the Analects is the telling of Confucius philosophy on a variety of subjects through a conversation with a few philosophers. It seems Confucius advocates behavior that showed obedience and respect for superiors. He indicates that older family members‚ Catholics‚ and community leaders are superior. He also says that superior people are responsible for those who are not superior. Many of Confucius teachings center on how important family is and how

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    Socrates and Euthyphro meet under the Portico of the Archon-king in Athens. The Archon is the investigator of criminal affairs in matters of religion‚ the second of nine archons. He inherited religious functions formerly exercised by kings‚ hence the name of Archon-king. Why do they meet there? Socrates was accused of impiety‚ of not believing in the gods of the city‚ to invent new and corrupting youth. His case falls within its jurisdiction. At the age of seventy years‚ it has never had to deal

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    Teacher and Confucius

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    Confucius What kind of person was Confucius in everyday life? Focus on the following: his clothing and diet‚ his possessions‚ his pastimes‚ the company he kept‚ and anything else that is relevant. In everyday life Confucius was a relaxed and cheerful man who was constantly in search of new knowledge. He studied the Chinese Classics mainly focusing on the Books of Odes‚ History and Rites. In his spare time‚ however‚ he liked to relax in his manor. He was very picky with the people he chose to

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    The Life of Confucius

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    Confucius ________________________________________ The Life of Confucius Of all eastern philosophers‚ Confucius‚ born in 550 B.C.‚ is considered the greatest. His teachings are foundational to Asian cultures. His writings‚ The Five Classics‚ the collection of ancient Chinese literature‚ and The Four Books‚ a collection of Confucius ’ and his disciple ’s teachings‚ was for centuries the standard curriculum for Chinese education. Confucius ’ teachings and biography were written many years after

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    The Wisdom of Confucius

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    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 Christ

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    Chapter Two Confucianism and Christianity Confucius and Christ Colin Hoad “As to being a sage‚ or a man of virtue‚ how dare I presume to such a claim? Striving thereafter unwearyingly‚ and teaching others therein without flagging – that can be said of me‚ and that is all.” [Confucius‚ “The Analects” 7:33] “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live‚ even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” [John 11:25] Spring

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    The Philosophy of Confucius

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    Philosophy of Confucius For my essay I have decided to analyze the philosophy of Confucius as seen in The Analects or Lunyu (论语). I will be focusing primarily on what I have found to be the key components underlying Confucian ethics; Filial Piety (Xiao) (孝)‚ Ritual Propriety (Li) (禮) and Authoritative Conduct (Ren) (仁). These three moral concepts are integral aspects of Confucian role ethics; they develop as a counterpart to western philosophy such as Immanuel Kant’s ethics of duty and have remained

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    Confucius and Plato

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    Confucius and Plato Editor Ken Wolf‚ at the beginning of the essay Confucius and Plato: A Few Really Good People‚ poses the question: “What is the best way to create a strong society?” (Wolf 25) It was surprising to a novice student of philosophy how similar the ideas of the ancient Chinese sage Confucius and famous Greek philosopher Plato were. Although‚ Confucius and Plato both made major contributions to the development of society‚ they showed both similarities and differences in these

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    Confucius Analysis

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    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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    Confucius and Virtue

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    composed and every thought that circled within the most influential sage‚ Confucius. The word “Shu: never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself‚” expresses one rule that any individual could follow and practice (176). It encompasses areas of one’s life like intellect‚ relationships and behavior‚ but more importantly it begins to describe the concept of virtue and we can obtain it. In view with Confucius‚ virtue can be defined as morality possible within an individual. Virtue can

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