In Greek tradition, the purpose or ‘end’ of man centers around having a soul filled with virtue and the idea of justice, while the Confucians focused on living an educated, moral, and virtue filled life. Fulfilling the purpose of man through virtue was the ultimate life goal of both cultures, however, each followed different foundations and ethical ideals.
Both the Greeks and the Confucians agreed that possessing virtue was part of the purpose of man on earth. The Greeks centered their life around four cardinal virtues: wisdom, courage, moderation, and justice. According to Plato, a person must balance these virtues to live a happy and fulfilled life.…