Reading Response: Comparison
Confucius was interested in how he could create societal order and harmony during the period of the warring states in ancient China. He believed that mankind would be more peaceful and harmonious with the universe if everyone understood their rank in society and were taught the proper behaviors of their rank. He also believed that the social order was in trouble whenever people failed to act according to their given roles. So, he created a system of interdependent relationships— a structure in which the lower level gave obedience to the higher level. It was called “Filial Piety”, or respect for your elders; for instance a server was inferior to their ruler, sons to their fathers, wife to their husbands, younger
Confucius was interested in how he could create societal order and harmony during the period of the warring states in ancient China. He believed that mankind would be more peaceful and harmonious with the universe if everyone understood their rank in society and were taught the proper behaviors of their rank. He also believed that the social order was in trouble whenever people failed to act according to their given roles. So, he created a system of interdependent relationships— a structure in which the lower level gave obedience to the higher level. It was called “Filial Piety”, or respect for your elders; for instance a server was inferior to their ruler, sons to their fathers, wife to their husbands, younger