Laozi

This primary source includes excerpts from Analects which were written by the disciples of Confucius and the book of the Way and its Power by Lao (Laozi). Both authors are Ancient Chinese Philosophers who had different views and ideas about the foundations of government. The source shows the different views that both philosophers had and how their contending lessons offered territorial Chinese rulers a decision in political methods of insight. Confucius was a renowned wise and social scholar of…

Chapter 5.3- Democracy and Greece’s Golden Age Pericles’ Plan for Athens: Pericles, a general, politician, and speaker, led Athens for the most part of its Golden Age. His goals were to strengthen Athenian democracy, hold and strengthen the empire, and glorify Athens. Pericles increased public officials who were paid salaries in order to achieve his first goal. During his rule, Pericles introduced direct democracy to Athens. To strengthen the Athenian empire, Athens needed a stronger navy.…

Although religious Daoism has taken quite some time to fully develop, its beliefs and ideas continue to carry throughout China today. Its most important characteristics include incorporating several ideas and practices from other religions, replacing traditional gods with a pantheon of Daoist deities, and teaching others to live as one with the “doa”,the way above all other ways. Although it emerged in the 2nd century CE, religious Daoism can be traced as far back as the 3rd century CE. Around…

A Heart’s Journey “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step” said Lao Tzu, a Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu, also known as Laozi, was known for his wisdom. This is the case with Santiago, a young boy who dreams of finding his treasure. Along the way, he has many encounters, that shape his life and his journey. In the novel, The Alchemist, by Paulo Coehlo, Santiago learns, “Remember where your heart is, there you will find your treasure.” First, Santiago is persuaded by an…

Although the Vedas, and other Hindu texts have remained the same, the interpretations of them have changed and will continue to frequently change. For example, the Bhagavadgita and the Upanishads were both interpreted differently by different scholars and thinkers. For example, Sri Shankaracharya saw them as a representation of monotheism, while Sri Ramanujan believed that they justified monotheistic belief. Revelations and Interpretations of Hindu texts will continue change, as human thought…

Yuan Dynasty both have similar views but they also have differences in what they think of certain religions. Some religions were not even introduced until later in the dynasty’s rule. In the Han Dynasty, religion was based mainly on the teachings of Laozi and Confucius. They believed in Confucianism but they also were tolerant of other religions. They also switched between religion and philosophy. In the end, they had a mix of both philosophy and religion. During the Han Dynasty’s rule, Daoism…

In the book, Antigone, it is mainly about the conflict between Antigone and her uncle. Her two brothers was the reason of the conflict, where they fight and killed each other for the throne. However, one of the brother, Polynices was given the title of traitor and was told not to be bury and was left out in the wilderness as food for the vultures. However the love that Antigone has for her brother tells her that she had to fight and find a way to bury her brother. Despite all the danger that she…

600BC and ended the last day of 501BC, representing a peak period in human history. If the media had existed, Sanskrit clay tablets would have read from UPI Babylon: Israelites Living in Captivity Return Home to Build Second Temple, Confucius and Laozi Teach New Ethical and Religious Ideas in China and on the home front: Mahavira Founds New Religion Jainism. The Buddha was born Prince Siddhartha Gautama in Nepal to the Sakyas clan around 563 BCE. His name means “he who fulfils his purpose”…

French abuse and mismanagement set the stage for Ho Chi Minh to form the Communist Vietminh in Northern Vietnam, and on September 2 1945 he declared Vietnam’s independence (Charles, 1995). The French quickly attempted to reassert their control and the First Indochina War broke out in 1946. The French found themselves outmatched by the skilful and resolute Communist forces, and were defeated at Dien Bien Phu 8 years after the war started (Charles, 1995) After the French defeat, the 1954 Geneva…

The response to Buddhism inside China during the post-classical era greatly differed amongst the citizens. In China, Buddhism was a foreign religion that was transferred from India. In addition to this, China considered themselves superior to other countries.For example, Kowtow, the act of foreigners having to bow down to Chinese emperor to show that they were beneath them, helps show the attitude of the Chinese. These events were important because it was undecided whether or not Buddhism was a…