This bond lead to Roman citizens to be much more supportive of people, and created an organized society. This way of living lead Rome’s government to being more politically strengthened and less centralized. Han China and Imperial Rome differed in their way of selecting political leaders, but both empires had someone in power to watch over their empires. The Mandate of Heaven and divinity from nature applied when choosing the Han China emperor. Throughout the tears, emperors were chosen from heredity genes.
Furthermore, Taoism is based on a life principle called the art of wu-wei. This principle advised that the best way to conduct oneself in life was through inaction. One does not need to be aggressive to make things happen or to win battles. On the other hand Confucianism is a philosophical, religious, movement with an emphasis on studying and scholarship. It also teaches the Tao of Heaven and provides moral training that is quite religious.
An example of appeals to thrift is when he says “Whoever could find out a fair, cheap, and easy method” and is used to show that he is trying to care for his community without harming it in the process. An example of appeals to patriotism is in paragraph 17, when he says “ very worthy person a true lover of his country” and is used to try to build ethos for the person he is about to talk
In Yi Yin’s eyes the aged and virtuous were to be the idols of society and deeply respected. It was the elders company that a ruler should seek because they could provide wise advice. A ruler who attempted to appear youthful was attempting to appear inexperienced and uneducated. Yi Yin would not advise public policy be made based on the opinion polls of the common people but they would be a good indicator as to whether or not
I believe that allowing everyone the same right to build up their own estate and create an enterprise of their own would be the best way to run a great way to make everyone happy and gain the trust of the people. I also believe that people who are incapable of doing so due to things like legitimate mental or physical disabilities and limitations should be supported by the government at least to as much as their health and wellbeing. In order to have this freedom there obviously needs to be a form authority to regulate the actions of the people in the society. There must also be a form of defense to protect the country form an overthrow or attacks by other countries. Because this new government is run for the people and by the people this is what would have to happen.
These were called the Analects or the Lunyu, 論語, the selected sayings, and were later to be processed and interpreted by other famous Confucians such as Mencius and Xunzi. Confucianism, in terms of social and political aspects of society, aims for a peaceful and harmonious society characterized by authoritarianism, blind and absolute obedience to a higher enlightened government, and preaches humane values, that basically put being a selfless, well-meaning and helpful member of community in focus. Confucianism is furthermore a means by which the Chinese
After his passing, others began to study his teachings and writings and society realized his work had a lot of meaning. They began to appreciate his views on life. Confucius had a philosophy that the idea of love and compassion are two characteristics of one’s life. Installing and having morals and virtues within a certain society is what Confucius would consider excelling in one’s life. Because of these ideas and thoughts, he stressed on the importance of implementing personal rituals within the society that you live in.
Throughout time, Chinese culture has used the Analects as a foundation in their education system. The Analects of Confucius were collected because of the importance that was placed on the teachings of Confucius. Confucius’ emphasis on the idea that the “country’s welfare depended on the moral cultivation of its people”. His pupils believed that by recording the Analects in written language they would last forever and the philosophies of Confucius would spread throughout the Chinese culture. The essence of the message of the Analects is the key concept that individuals should think independently, and he strived to define concepts in an abstract, universal manner in which they could be applied to multiple cultures could understand them.
This would encourage public involvement in politics and act as an improvement to our democratic society. If people know their rights and freedoms and understand how the government works it would dissolve the problem of political ignorance and apathy. This argument shows that a codified constitution is of greater benefit than an uncodified constitution because it will lessen political apathy, however, one could argue, how much better of an understanding would the public have of politics if the constitution was codified than if it was uncodified? Our basic rights and freedoms are common knowledge, and our human rights are codified as they are part of the EU which has a written constitution. Manifesto’s for political parties, such as Labour, are also written and campaign projects clearly set out
Democracy respects the human rights of the individuals, better than any other form of government. Without going into confusing arguments, let's stop and think for a moment. If you are a leader of a democratic nation and you are abusing your power or using your power in the wrong way to restrict or violate somebody else's rights, what will happen? There are two possible outcomes. You can be blamed or voted out of your position, both of which ensure the removal of the leader from abusing society.