Confucius best summarizes Jen in the Analects through what is sometimes referred to today as the Golden rule, “Do not do to others what you would not like them to do to you." (Analects 15:23). This idea of treating others the way you would want to be treated emphasizes the importance of acting virtuous, and in return will be rewarded with acts of virtue. Confucius teaches that virtue is an act, and by acting with virtue good will come. Lao Tzu was another great philosopher around the time of Confucius who had a different take on life.
Plutarch, for one, likes technology, but he simply shows his thinking on the use of well-designed roads, which could only be used by the elite anyways. Frontinus’s point of view is partial in that he himself is a water commissioner, who talks about the greatness of his aqueducts. Of course he would hold a positive attitude towards his own job, otherwise he would lose his job as a water commissioner. The two sources of information explaining views oppose to the use of technology seem to criticize men who embrace skilled occupations and endeavors. Documents 5
Basically there have three aspects to show the golden essence of Confucianism, which is better than other two teachings to help people during the chaotic era of the Warring States Period. They are aspects of politics, education or ritual and its significant, realistic thoughts in analects. The shortcoming of Daoism is that its main thoughts and concept do not conform to the reality, which is impossible to get its intended goals. The shortcoming of Legalism is that cruel and ruthless politics cannot last a country peaceful very long. In terms of its significant and realistic thoughts in Confucianism, the ultimate virtue was ren, a term that has been translated as humanity, perfect goodness, benevolence, human-heatedness, and nobility (Pre-modern East Asia, Page 27).
Alexander Orr Philosophy 101 Quinnipiac University Writing Assignment #3 The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu and Analects by Confucius have similar intentions with a common end result but vary immensely in how to achieve that result as well as what the ultimate result is. The two of them aim to move away from the selfishness of the individual and focus on a greater harmony society. Confucius describes a much more active role in the pursuit of “the way” and how to achieve a good and harmonious existence. That it is achieved through obedience, justice and learning. If society promotes these values then they will inevitably be reflected in the individual.
Resisting the temptation to abuse one’s power is a challenge that only few people live up to if given the chance to do so without danger. The main goal of powerful leaders, should be to allow their people to pursue their own prosperity. Sadly, both moral and monetary corruption, are common in communistic regimes and dictatorships that started off promising prosperity and equality. History has shown, that the best way to prevent abuse of power is a constitution, free elections and an independent court system, which prevents a ruler from giving into the temptation of gaining absolute power. There are two main types of corruption - monetary and moral corruption.
Rulers were drawn to Daoism notions of the ruler who can have great power simply by being himself without instituting anything (McKay 82). Daoism is a sophisticated view of the world, which mediates of the nature of the world. The Dao De Jing was one of the core texts in Daoism and says, “Dao is all that exists and may exist”. Daoists defended private life and wanted rulers to leave them alone. They disregarded everyday concerns, and let their minds go freely (McKay 80).
rules, embrace a traditional, structured lifestyle. Breaking free from the idea that kings were God’s representatives on earth, religious opinions and views began to change as a search for something outside of kings is responsible for existence; a search for natural law. They view humans as imperfect with limited ability to succeed individually and shift toward a morality based rather than grace based concept. With the view of human individuals as “evil” with limitations, the focus shifted away from the individual and focused on society. They believe it is better to have small obtainable goals and succeed rather than setting a higher goal and failing.
2) The five criteria are weighted equally, which means the company value equally to the five different aspects. But the truth is, THTF values performance more than any other aspects. This will result in confusion when communicating to employees. THTF can emphasize less on obedience and discipline and weight more about performance and knowledge part, which can help employees understand what is expected of them. 3) The results of performance evaluation is not linked with THTF’s incentive system.
Why might Confucian philosophy displease people who are creating an empire but appeal to those securely in power? If the government is based on Confucian philosophy, they will have earned the respect of their people by treating them with benevolence and kindness. Their people will know the laws and customs of their society and will be content and because of this will be supportive of their government. Those trying to create a government would have a harder job because an empire is not created without conflict, whether you are trying to take over another empire or create a new one. If you lived under the influence of new government with different rules and new ideas 3.
when his disciples began to write down and records his teachings. Confucius’s most obedient disciple, Mencius, lived with similar to the teachings of Buddhism and Jainism, Confucius and Mencius wanted to find a way to restore peace to their land and unity through individual mortality. Confucius’s teachings had great influence to the land of China and had a huge impact on behavior and belief. His teachings were far greater than any great religions that existed in China. Confucius’s teachings were not religious but were based more on common sense