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    This film likens the early Confucius philosophers to a modern political party. The three major Confucius philosophers, Confucius, Mencius and Xunzi, are all vying for the position of the leader of the Confucianist party, a center-right party who rules China in 2025. The three candidates have some differing views on the possible direction of the party and each have their own ideas about not only the way humanity is naturally or currently but they are also concerned with the way man should deal with

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    people around the world in the ancient time and currently. Both doctrines discuss ethical values of society back during the time they were written and leads us to find some similarities between the two. There are substantial distinctions between Confucius and St. Augustine’s experiences and beliefs since they are living in different environments and time periods. Their insightful differences are the influences that contributed to mold the distinct philosophies and traditions between the West and the

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    It is amazing that after many centuries, Confucius still holds a very influential position in society and that his teachings are still being practiced within a countries culture to the extent that it has adapted to the society. Confucius is an influential Chinese philosopher and his teachings have become a guideline for people in East Asia to live their life in a certain way. Confucius beliefs focus strongly on morality and ethics for one self, but his practices have proved to become universal and

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    Lao Tzu and Confucius, and they were Chinese philosophers. Lao Tzu is better known as the founder of the religion and philosophy Taoism, which has a large following in China and some other parts of the world. Confucius was another philosopher who lived around the same time as Lao Tzu. He is also the founder of Confucianism, one of the better-known philosophies around the world. In the world of Chinese philosophy, one cannot find better words than those spoken by Lao Tzu or Confucius. While they seem

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    Confucius vs, Laozi on the State of Nonaction Confucius (551–479 B.C.E.) and Laozi are some of the most renowned Chinese philosophers of all times. Laozi is considered by many scholars as a contemporary of Confucius. Indeed, the philosophies of the two scholars share a lot in common one of them being that they are critical of the world they live in because of disorder, which they attribute to deviation from the “way” of the golden period. Also, both their philosophies see the state of “nonaction”

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    in "The Analects" by Confucius "The Analects,'" also known as the Analects of Confucius contains sayings, passages, and anecdotes that reflects the great philosopher's thoughts about life, and the social and political dynamics that people experience in their lives everyday. While Confucius is considered one of the great thinkers of Chinese and East Asian philosophy, and the Analects as one of the most important artifacts of the aforementioned philosophical tradition, Confucius and his philosophical

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    Confucius and Socrates had much more in common on political philosophy compared to moral philosophy. They had both taken part in politics: Confucius was once appointed as the administrative official of the Middle Capital and was in charge of state construction and jurisdiction, while Socrates was a member of the Boule and took part in the Trial of the Six Commanders. They both advocated ethical politics. Both Socrates and Confucius agreed that in order to govern a state effectively, one must be

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    Confucius, during his day, inspired China and much of the world, with his ways of life, teaching people keys to living healthy. In this quote "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand," there are many ways to interpret and understand by what he meant of it. Whether it means it is easier to learn by 'doing', or that memories and stronger when you are a part of it and 'do' something, or just a way of life stating that it is possible to do many things and be included, I am not

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    three. Two famous documents that express these ideas are the Analects of Confucius and the Seneca Falls Declaration. Education has played different roles through the years. When the government system was first brought together only an educated free men could take part in any government related issues. Confucious says, “Study without thought is a waste of time; thought without study is dangerous”.

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    Through every experience and adventure you partake in you almost always have a story to tell about it. That’s exactly what the author T.R Reid did in this book Confucius Lives Next Door. It depicts his transition for his job at Washington Post from a small town in Colorado to the immensely populated Tokyo, Japan. The book is separated into eight chapters; The Other Miracle, Eastern Flavor, Pine Tree by the Rice Paddy, The Master King, Yodobashi No.6, Continuing Education, The secret Weapon, Too Much

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