Analects

The Perspective of Salvation throughout the World Religions Growing up in a Baptist home, weekly service was common. As a young child, the practice of going to church seemed to be just something that you did to go give thanks for what you had, pay your respects to God, to confess your sins and pray for things that you needed or wanted. As a teenager, I had no desire to continue the weekly trips to church. Once I turned 18 and moved out of my grandparents’ home I did not attend weekly…

The Chinese and Mesopotamian cultures comprise of various differing principles in the political and religious structures. However, there are certain comparable elements in the two cultures. Confucianism and the beliefs promoted by Gilgamesh are some of the elements that have enhanced these similarities. To begin with, Confucianism is a complex religious structure that conforms to the ancient Chinese values regarding religious aspects as well as the philosophical perspectives of Confucius. The…

In the Foundations Era, complex societies were just beginning to emerge due to agricultural surpluses, so government systems weren’t as intricate as they were in the Classical Era. Political authorities began to build states with governmental institutions, and did basic governmental actions, such as collecting taxes and creating law codes. Transitioning into the Classical Era, governments became more complex, with elaborate bureaucracies and imperial authority. Many empires had struggles within…

making simple works such as speeches and letters into beautiful literature. In this essay, two works by King: “Letter from Birmingham Jail” and “I Have a Dream” will be discussed and compared. Although Martin Luther King is the author of both of these analects, and while he demonstrates many of the same skills in both of them, he brings about different techniques to address different audiences. The famous speech given in Washington, “I Have a Dream” was addressed to the nation as a whole. He…

because how you act and live your life not only affects yourself, but others as well. Kongzi believes that the good life does not focus on materialistic things such as wealth, fame, and fortune, but more on a person’s intellect and knowledge. In the Analects, Kongzi says “Wealth and eminence attained improperly- concern me no more than the floating clouds.” Socrates thought that a person’s true self did not have to do with their beauty or how they look, but more with their intellect and…

According to Chinese Confucian philosopher, Mencius, human nature is good. He believed that we are all inherently good and with time, people become better. In this paper, I will elaborate on Mencius’ views on human nature and reasons why he thinks people have intrinsically good nature. Second, I will introduce Xunzi’s argument on his negative views of human nature. His beliefs are that people are morally blind and emphasizes the importance of rituals, sages, and teachers in the world. Then, I…

breadcrumbs, which created a high calorie dish that would become the holiday classic society knows today. Ginger originated in Southeast Asia where it was popular for its bitter taste (Habeb 53). Ginger became so important to Chinese cuisine that The Analects mentions, “He [Confucius] did not go without ginger in eating.” In the thirteenth century, ginger became one of the first spices to be introduced to Europe…

As the title suggests, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon refers to what lies beyond the eyes can perceive in a being. The movie illustrates characters that are relatable to self and Asian society. As we explore the Chinese ancestry in the class we watch the movie as a reflection of Confucianism and Taoism prevailing in traditions of China. The characters in the movie portray various attributes to paint the picture of China as a self-regulating society. As the movie begins, Li Mubai returns from…

society. (Social and Political) 2.Confucianism/Confucius: Confucius was a nobleman from 551 to 479 BCE who wanted his thoughts to be known throughout China. He had several followers, who recorded his thoughts and placed them in a book called The Analects, which then spread throughout Eastern Asia. In Confucianism, there were still social classes, but instead of them always fighting, they could live in peace and harmony by following his ways. His teachings are still being studied today, as…

By fate the great honor of being able to correspond with you has been bestowed upon me. It is an honor that I do not take lightly so I am ever so humbled by this chance but hope that my articulations do you justice. Despite that we take contrary stances on matters of philosophical thought it needs to be said that all of my refutations come from a place of great respect as well as admiration. Before proceeding onto my points of debate I must first ask if at any time did you encounter some form of…