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    Confucius First Teacher

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    154-59; Analects (Lun Yu) of Confucius (Kung Tze)] Comprehensively explain the life of Confucius. Why is he called ‘the First Teacher’? Explain one or more key instance where a biographical experience of his played a crucial role in the development of his philosophical doctrines. Provide at least one example from the Analects readings that illustrate some biographical point from his life in practice or within his explicit teachings. 1) [Smith 154-59; Analects (Lun Yu) of Confucius (Kung Tze)] Comprehensively

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    Plato and Confucius Essay

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    Plato and Confucius There are thousands of credible philosophers for people to study today, therefore the choice of who to study becomes a burdening task. Each single one has amazing knowledge and insight that we could all learn something from. There are people who don’t call themselves philosophers but bring philosophical thought to us, and then there are those who dedicate their lives to the love of wisdom. Philosophers have existed for thousands of years, and as long as the sun comes up, there

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    Confucius' teaching with regard to the ideal person is focused on describing this individual as someone who is willing to act in accordance with moral laws and with the way of the heavens. He believed that people needed to be judged on account of their merits rather than on their financial status. Confucian teaching promotes the belief that education is one of the most important concepts in society and that an educated individual is more likely to have an improved personality and to gain a more complex

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    Mencius vs. Confucius

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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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    Analects of Confucius starts by describing the conversation among the master and its apprentices. Book 12, described how Confusions explains the importance of the art of good leadership and importance of considering the welfare of others during the creation of government. Confusions asserts that the construction of quality government depends on the creation state affairs, laws, rules and regulations governed by a leader that is capable of listening to its community. Similarly, Confucius also described

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    Confucius (551-479) also known as Kongzi (孔子 Kǒng Zǐ, literally "Master Kong") was a Chinese teacher, philosopher, editor, and politician in the Chinese history and his was highly influenced Eastern thought and culture. He was born on 551 BC in the place Zou, Lu state (near today’s Qufu, Shandong Province). His father Kong He was a minor official, in the Lu military. When his is three years old, his father Kong He is died. Confucius was grows up in a poor family and foster by his mother Yan Zhengzai

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    Dao Confucius Duty

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    the Chinese first teacher known as Confucius. He felt that a rebirth needed to take place in an effort to create a more stable society. Prior to Confucius taking over, there was a great deal of violence and moral decay happening that Confucius was determined to change. Because Confucius was able to spread the word of Confucianism, the majority of the teachings in schools were based on his principles and became an integral part of the Chinese culture. Confucius grew up in an era that was full of

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    How To Read Confucius

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    first paragraph ended in “Analects (Lunya) of Confucius”. This person was exiled from his former land and established his own form of government. By doing that, it showed me that he was a bold, smart, fair, and determined individual. Moreover, I truly found that the foundation of his newly formed government was a different approach from the other or typical types of government in that period. His government did the most astounding thing. Not only did Confucius or “The Master” government acknowledge individuals

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    Confucius, who was born to a poor family in the middle of the sixth century and lived his life as a teacher or instructor to most of the Chinese culture. Confucius is one of the most protruding philosophers of ancient China. Confucius' childhood was not all golden paths and a walk through the park as many expect it to since he had preached peace. When Confucius was main the advisor, the crime level had almost vanished. The merchants and traders hadn't wanted to cheat of the customers since they had

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    Confucius’ Ideas On Government:Confucius imagined the government as a social order led by reasonable, cordial, and just men, not by individuals peremptorily empowered by hereditary status, and warned of the social consequences if men in positions of power tried to benefit themselves with their decisions rather than the public. Confucius envisioned the family as a role model for the government. Confucius says that if the conduct of an official is not correct, he may issue orders, but they will not

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