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    provide a thought provoking analysis of life and the checkpoints that guide it. The Master’s commentary on restraint, diligence, decency, and citizenship are well intended and relevant. Politics and the role of government also come under scrutiny as Confucius offers his insights in bettering the organization of power. His proverb-like admonitions use clear examples of everyday life allowing them to be understood and easily digested. Confucius’s own eagerness and willingness to share goodness he experienced

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    inspiration from the philosopher and I can think the question clearly in ways. However, the Confucius brings me a big influence and it is a very interesting because there are lots of ideas and concepts in a book called The Analects. In this paper, I will examine Confucius. Confucius is one of the most famous philosophers in China and he is a venerable teacher in the ancient China. The main concept of Confucius’ “Ren”. In Chinese, “Ren” means humanity and it is the principle of the moral. For people

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    Jesus Vs Confucius

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    When it comes to the Confucius statement it has a more of a stern phycological context, in the sense of self control and structure. It represents that negative actions we put upon others can result in a negative reciprocation in return, therefore one should not have negative intentions towards other and should do things out of compassion. While Jesus’s statement is more positive, stating that having good intentions when dealing with others will result in others having nice actions in return. When

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    Confucius faced a lot of troubles during his time, mainly from his unpopularity with the feudal leaders of China – way back when China was still divided by states. Although Confucius is considered to be the greatest teachers today, he considered himself a failure since he never attained a significant role in the government or be an adviser to a leader who would listen to him in his life time. Confucius would never know how his ideology greatly influenced a lot of people, and systems – not only in

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    the most famous people in ancient China was a wise philosopher named Confucius (circa 551-479 BC). He was a great Chinese philosopher, educator, and political figure. His teachings and proverbs are in the Analects, which is the base of many Chinese theories. He was born in the village of Zou, and the state of Lu. His father died three years after Confucius' birth leaving the family in destitution, but Confucius did have a decent education. He was married at the age of 19 and had

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    “Confucius.” Introduction by Prof. William deBary of Columbia University .Selection from the Analects of Confucius. It shows how Confucius and Confucianism deeply influence in Qin and western Han dynasty. From the article, I know that Confucius was born in 551 BCE and died in 479 BCE and he was born in the feudal state of Lu with a warring state. Nowadays, the state of Lu become to the Shan Dong province of China. In his whole life, he was a teacher and taught more than thousands people. And also

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    The main point of this quote deals with the use of proper terms. Confucius explains that calling things by their names, and knowing their definitions, is the first step in upholding a better society. A causal relationship or chain effect, that would lead to a break in social propriety is established by him. Therefore, if someone does not know his definitions then statements do not accord with facts. Then a chain reaction starts where the society is no longer just and a corrupt government. So, a wise

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    life and beliefs since they were living in different time periods and environments. Their experiences are the influencers that have impacted to the way that philosophies and traditions have grown today between the West and the East. I agree that Confucius celebrated social

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    I’m writing on the document on Confucius: Analects (5th C. BCE). Confucianism is basically the practice of virtue and the teaching on Chinese antiquity (spirt and rituals). His purpose is to bring moral virtues by communication of human and holy rules as well as the governmental involvement. His focus is on the developing of an organized society, he uses religious beliefs and a political system. His other focus is on teaching the youth and gentleman the wisdom and selflessness with rituals and music

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    1. “Confucius said, ‘The gentleman understands integrity; the petty person knows about profit.’” (18) Confucius’ high emphasis on morality instead of profit was one of his major political ideals that he tried to persuade the the rulers of the kingdoms to pursue. However, his failure to convince any of those rulers reflected the prevalent pragmatic political culture at that period. After all, the kingdoms were at war with each other so that Confucius’ idea was inevitably less popular than those battle-winning

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