Confucius

Confucius is widely recognized as one of the most influential men of all time. He persevered through a very tough childhood. He worked extremely hard as an adult. His philosophy influenced and still influences billions of people. Confucius’ story, accomplishments, and his approach to life set him above many and have changed lives. Confucius, also known as Kong Qiu, was born during 551 BCE. At a very young age of three his father died, leaving his mother to care for him and his siblings. This…

Confucius: Taking a Stand Philosophy played a big role in ancient history. In some cultures, philosophy was like their religion, such as China. Much Chinese do not consider themselves to be religious but follow a philosophy, such as Confucianism. Confucius took a stand in ancient history by going against oppressive government and teaching China his philosophy which started a communist revolution and became an official state of belief of China. The founder of Confucianism was Confucius. At first…

Confucius was a Chinese philosopher who envisioned a great plan to restore order back to all of China. He wrote a book Confucius: The Analects, to tell about the order and peace he hoped to bring back to China. His teachings were published into a book by his students after his death. He believed in loving others and self-discipline rather than enforcing laws and punishments. He believed that with his new plan that he could restore China, and bring back order to it. Confucius wanted social order…

which were created by Confucius and Laozi. Confucius promotes a hierarchical and moral society based on propriety while Laozi promotes a classless and simple social life. Although they seem to be two contradictory propositions, they both claim to go back and rebuild the lost Golden Ages through the way. Confucius advocated going back to an ideal society where people followed propriety. This is shown in the text when Duke Jing of Qi asks Confucius about governing. Confucius responded,…

has happened, but also the culture in which it happened. The world in which the sayings of Confucius were spoken, written, and understood is a world much different than the one we live in today. That being said, we do see some of these basic principles in our daily lives, but to truly understand these sayings, the readers must place themselves in the shoes of the men and women who lived in the time of Confucius. One of the popular themes in The Analects is Confucius’s view on government, and in…

Confucius’ goal was to bring people a respect for the teachings of past generations and a virtuous way of life. After his death, many of his disciples came together to a put together a book of some of their dialogues and his statements called the Analects. Within the text, Confucius continually brings up this ideal person known as the perfect gentleman. This ideal of a gentleman is a very important concept in Confucianism and throughout Chinese history, having both a moral and political…

Confucius, the founder of Confucianism once said “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand.” Legalism, Confucianism, and the “Mandate of Heaven” were employed by the Chinese and originated in ancient China. Legalism is a school that emphasizes and teaches law. Confucianism is a lifestyle, some people even consider it a religion. The Mandate of Heaven was a philosophy that emperors should be given the “right to rule based on their ability to govern (Mandate of Heaven).…

The True Gentleman Confucius talks a lot about the characteristics of the true gentleman and how to become one. The true gentleman has many characteristics and few people can accomplish this feat. It takes a virtuous person with the right roots in their character to have the basis of the true gentleman. He is very important to Confucius because of what he does for others and the community overall. The true gentleman follows the way and tries to become virtuous in his life. Confucius says, “The…

quote belong to Kong Qiu or for many of us Confucius. Born around 551 BC, he lost his father at the tender age of 3 and grew up in poverty with his mother. Growing up in this horrible poverty was perhaps the greatest influence that helped shape Confucius into the philosopher he is known for today and possibly the reason why he stressed the dignity of the ‘Common…

political advisor and official to the feudal rulers to spread his teachings while accepting students for a fee. As time went on Confucius was unsuccessful at achieving to become a successful bureaucrat, but instead became a great teacher. Confucius’s student speaks about his master and his teaching known as the Way which some are related to li, ren, and xiao. Confucius would only teach his Way to the people who seek the knowledge that he has and as quoted, “To
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