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    through punishments, and the people will evade them and will lack any sense of shame. Lead them through moral force and keep order among them through tires, and they will have a sense of shame and will also correct themselves” (The Analects, 2:3). Sources such as The Analects…

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    Rulers around the world have many different ideas and thoughts about what makes an effective ruler. Some may think that having supreme rule over of all aspects of a person’s life marks a great ruler. Others see true leadership as the ability to lead by example, showing that a ruler is human like everyone else. Nicolo Machiavelli was of the former thinking. In his book “The Prince,” Machiavelli gives guidance on what believes to be the best practices for ruling. However, Machiavelli’s…

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    Philosophy of psychology Name of student Institution Affiliation Date Philosophy of psychology Question 1 Confucius was optimistic about human accomplishments. He was convinced that people have access to heaven 's morality. Confucius believed that every person is a potential sage who acts with extreme benevolence. This statement means that anyone can cultivate virtue and to harmonize with the decree of heaven. He, however, knew that the human potential to become sages did not mean that…

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    the populace. Unlike the Han Chinese system, the Aryan civilization did not put as much weight on being an intellectual, rather placing value in physical strength and ability to fight. Some of the most prominent of documents in Confucianism are the Analects, a series of documents recording the beliefs of Confucius. In Aryan society, one of their most well-known series of documents are Vedas, recording religious beliefs and rituals of the Aryan people. These documents were written in Sanskrit, an…

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    between economic utility and happiness. However, I notice that another cause may be the underlying difference in the principles of happiness. In the modern west, hedonism has gained influence; Confucius offered a radically distinct narrative in 'Analects', praising 'restrained happiness' and denouncing 'hedonistic'…

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    Aristotle is one of the earliest ancient Greek philosophers to discuss on the topic of Philia, which is usually translated to friendship. For Aristotle, the notion of living a good life constitutes the relationships between human beings. As social creatures, we form numerous friendships throughout the different stages in life, and these friendships varies in different degrees. Ultimately, Aristotle believes that we should maintain and keep the ‘perfect’ friendship. This is necessary for our…

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    The time surrounding 3000 B.C.E. marked an extremely important period in the history of humanity. During this era, the earth’s population began to move from the small farming villages characteristic of the Neolithic period towards forming full-fledged civilizations (Duiker, 9). These initial civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, and early China developed in fertile river valleys with abundant arable land. Over the next 3000 years, both the area surrounding the Mediterranean and Chinese…

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    After Ancient Rome laid its foundation, Ancient China began becoming more relevant. This time period brought about Chinese dynasties, China’s rise to empire, and theoretical customs. Alongside these new advancements, came new thinkers. One of the most common thinkers from this time period was Kongfuzi, or as most call him Confucius. Confucius was a highly respected teacher and social reformer whom created Confucianism. His never wrote down his teachings, but his lessons were what brought him his…

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    Confucius Respect

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    In Confucius’ The Essential Analects, the concept of respect is heavily preached toward the disciples and corrected or commented on by a Master of Confucianism. Confucius’ thought emphasizes the importance of ritual practice – along with the nourishment and comfort of our elders – even at the cost of one’s own expense. Confucianism is expressed as a way of life that embodies the respect for elders, also known as filial piety. Through filial piety, one develops an appreciation for those who have…

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    would have for centuries to come. Despite of this, Confucius’ followers achieved high positions of responsibility and became teachers themselves, disseminating his ideas throughout East Asia. Confucius’ teachings were compiled into a book called the Analects. Throughout the imperial period, it became a necessity to have an extensive knowledge of the fundamental texts of Confucianism in order to pass civil service selection examinations. As a result, Confucian Classics became the core curriculum…

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