should have just as much say as the government. After analyzing different authors views on government such as Machiavelli, Thomas Jefferson, and Lao Tzu it is clear that each have strong separate belief’s. As each of their political views are understandable and…
strive to be a better bird, nor a fish lives in angst because he cannot fly. One miraculously discovers one's authentic self within the harmony and balance of the natural order of all that is. In the ‘Tao Te Ching’, 6th century B.C. Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu, introduces the Tao as the undefinable inherent truth; the key to unlocking the ebb and flow of a joyous nonresistant life; to the bewilderment of those who choose to suffer the endless cycle of anxiety, worry and fear. Through this…
When Lao-Tzu says trust, Machiavelli responds with cynicism. These two incredibly different worldviews have much to offer in terms of generosity, religion, external affairs, and even the argument of “whether it is better to be loved than to be feared, or the…
However, they don’t mean this in the same exact sense. Lao-tzu means to help side by side for the people, to care for them, and to help them be free in every way possible, “The Master leads by emptying people’s minds and filling their cores, by weakening their ambition and toughening their resolve. He helps people lose everything they know, everything they desire, and creates confusion in those who think that they know.” (2, 3) The best leader in Lao-tzu is one that is hardly noticed by its…
Muhammad, Jesus Christ, Buddha and Lao Tzu had built an expanding religion that has been growing and had a big influence on society. But each of this leader had a different few of life and thinking. There are some similarities but their core values are not similar. For example, Muhammad and Jesus taught there is one God, but Jesus also taught about Trinity. Both of these religions core value is to submit to the one God and follow His ways. Lao Tzu taught for people to accept themselves and to…
It has been said that Confucius and Laozi, also known as Lao Tzu, are the greatest philosophers in the history of China. The impact of their philosophies on Chinese thought and culture has lasted thousands of years. Confucius and Laos’s philosophies helped to revolutionized a Chinese society in turmoil, bringing about cultural and religious revolution. It has been said that these two philosophical theories are a classic pair of opposites. Overall, it is clear that Confucianism and Daosim are two…
professionals), generally marvel at Form simply because of its direct visual and tactile nature experienced through their (and our own) baser sensory perception. But Space is not as tangible; and this is where both fumble. It is only natural; otherwise Lao Tzu the philosopher would not have to explain the dialectic ever so elaborately at great lengths. Space it seems, is not very apparent. The tendency has always been to have missed the woods for the trees and the elephant in the room, simply…
about a divergent road in the yellow wood, referring to two different paths that one could take. The two paths that could lead into completely different ideas of the world. Much like the views of Lao-Tzu and Niccolo Machiavelli, one believes in the power of love and the other the power of an iron first. Lao-Tzu takes the role of a classic Gandhi Complex. He almost seems to view the world by separating himself from the world. The defining concept of his ideas is to not be a leader, but to be a…
Mo Zi and Lao Zi criticized the Confucius belief regarding family as the foundation of the country. Mo Zi uses logic, a utilitarian ethic – not moral, but it works in the self-interest of the people. Lao-tzu sees family as religion similarly. Mo Zi accepted certain fundamental Confucian principles, even though he perceived that Confucius inflated the bonds with relatives, associates, companions, and society basically. Family is the focus, the essential belief of honor and goodness. They…
Jesus, Moses, Buddha and Lao Tzu have a huge influence on 4 major religions. Jesus Christ is a major figure for Christianity. He is the center of Christianity. Even though Christianity evolves around Jesus, He didn’t start the religion. Christians see Jesus as the Son of God that was born from a virgin woman. They believe that He was both man and God, when He was on earth. Likewise, they believe that He came to earth to save the human race. The most important thing that He told his followers to…