look carefully below and you will find!!|||soil|||stupid people answering querstion here on yahoo|||either "grains of sand on a beach" or "J-rod's number of girlfriends"|||Crap|||roots|||stupid people?|||I don't know. Cocaine?|||Answers|||drips of water|||not sure but i think it was enemy soldiers.|||Idiots|||ignorance??|||Eastern Unicorns Of The Ancient World
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Chuang Tzu|||Moral Character----"All Things in the world are rootless blades of grass."
"Rites over Rights" and perspective of their fundamental nature.
(Shu, Ren, Zhong)|||I don't know but thanks for the 2 points.|||are you going to enlighten us please.|||I think.....QUESTIONS is the answer!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
What does Confucius' say about a government's laws? How do modern governments keep with his ideas about law?
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.|||The only thing I remember about Confucius is that he wanted all of society to operate like a loving family. |||Confucius is a confused con who fooled and harmed the vast area of population for thousands years.
Good thing is, people are wiser now. They are willing to make their own Choice of black and white. They don't need others to tell what's right and what's wrong.
Its sad to see anyone mention this name, its not a good thing.
Good thing is, people are wiser now. They are willing to make their own Choice of black and white. They don't need others to tell what's right and what's wrong.
Its sad to see anyone mention this name, its not a good thing.
How is Confucius important to society today.?
-What is his main significance
-How has he helped to shape cultures|||Confucius say
鈥an who keep feet firmly on ground have trouble putting on pants.
鈥an who have clear conscience usually have bad memory too.
鈥an who eat crackers in bed wake up feeling crummy.|||Do not do to others what they are doing to you becuase then you'll get your *** kicked.
-How has he helped to shape cultures|||Confucius say
鈥an who keep feet firmly on ground have trouble putting on pants.
鈥an who have clear conscience usually have bad memory too.
鈥an who eat crackers in bed wake up feeling crummy.|||Do not do to others what they are doing to you becuase then you'll get your *** kicked.
What specifically are the works of Confucius?
I saw one though I can't understand it. Check: http://oll.libertyfund.org/?option=com_s鈥?/a> If you know a few, answer please? Thank you!|||The works of Confucius may be found in the Analects of Confucius, a collection of "brief aphoristic fragments", which was compiled many years after his death. Modern historians do not believe that any specific documents can be said to have been written by Confucius, but for nearly 2,000 years he was thought to be the editor or author of all the Five Classics such as the "Classic of Rites", and the "Spring and Autumn Annals".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucius
You'll have to be more specific on the "one you saw."
These are some of the more popular Confucius quotations:
The first ones from @`The Confucian Analects' `The Chinese Classics' (1861-1886) tr. James Legge
Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.
Without knowing the `force' of words, it is impossible to know men.
Have no friends not equal to yourself.
The cautious seldom err.
Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness.
The scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
The superior man is distressed by his want of ability.
When you know a thing, to hold that you know it; and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it--this is knowledge.
I haven't a source for these yet:
A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it is committing another mistake.
He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own.
Heaven means to be one with God.
@Quotee by Canon Farrar `Sermons'
I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.
I do and I understand.
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess your ignorance.
Virtue is like the polar star, which keeps its place, and all stars turn towards it.
also see:
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Confucius|||he said: Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder - this means drink more beer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucius
You'll have to be more specific on the "one you saw."
These are some of the more popular Confucius quotations:
The first ones from @`The Confucian Analects' `The Chinese Classics' (1861-1886) tr. James Legge
Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.
Without knowing the `force' of words, it is impossible to know men.
Have no friends not equal to yourself.
The cautious seldom err.
Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness.
The scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
The superior man is distressed by his want of ability.
When you know a thing, to hold that you know it; and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it--this is knowledge.
I haven't a source for these yet:
A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it is committing another mistake.
He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own.
Heaven means to be one with God.
@Quotee by Canon Farrar `Sermons'
I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.
I do and I understand.
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess your ignorance.
Virtue is like the polar star, which keeps its place, and all stars turn towards it.
also see:
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Confucius|||he said: Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder - this means drink more beer.
Would confucius define goodness as a luxury or as a necessity?
This is a question that i have to answer for World History Class. Please help me i need some information and inputs on this question. THank you so much!!|||confucius said: "he who knows doesn't speak; he who speak doesn't know"
then if we treat knowledge as goodness, this will lead that goodness is a necessity to be owned.|||goodness comes from enlightenment, before enlightenment: chop wood carry water.after enlightenment carry water chop wood. so it seems if u keep your self busy and your mind focused your on your way to enlightenment.
then if we treat knowledge as goodness, this will lead that goodness is a necessity to be owned.|||goodness comes from enlightenment, before enlightenment: chop wood carry water.after enlightenment carry water chop wood. so it seems if u keep your self busy and your mind focused your on your way to enlightenment.
When, why and to who Confucius said this beautiful quote?
'' Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart. ''|||Another quote from Confucius:
"don't do to others what you don't want them to do to you."
"don't do to others what you don't want them to do to you."
In this Confucius quot, what is the difference between reflection & experience?
Confucius says.
"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."|||if you read it properly, the answer is in the passage
"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."|||if you read it properly, the answer is in the passage
In this Confucius quot, what is the difference between reflection & experience?
Confucius says.
"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."|||Seem like that. By reflection you can analyse %26amp; reason, provide further directive for action based on historical lesson. It's way cheaper than experience.
If a man want to experience feminist power, it would cost him his house, his live saving, his job, his future %26amp; possibly his life.|||Thanks. You vote me cause I am the only show in town?
"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."|||Seem like that. By reflection you can analyse %26amp; reason, provide further directive for action based on historical lesson. It's way cheaper than experience.
If a man want to experience feminist power, it would cost him his house, his live saving, his job, his future %26amp; possibly his life.|||Thanks. You vote me cause I am the only show in town?
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Confucius and the Buddha lived during the same time and were among the great men of history. but when it came.?
Confucius and the Buddha lived during the same time and were among the great men of history. but when it came to the most impotent goals and values of life they took very different positions , enplane|||The goals of Buddhism are for the individual to follow to seek improvement. The soul is seen as having the most value to accomplish this.
The goals of Confucianism are for the family, community, and nation to follow to seek improvement. The mind is seen as having the most value to accomplish this.|||The saying "Great minds think alike" isn't always true. I think their inspirations influenced their philosophies. Besides, they were from two different countries, hundreds of miles apart. Back then, that would have seemed like two different worlds.|||Buddhism had developed in India but later spread through other areas such as China.
Buddha means Enlightened one.
Founder was Siddhartha Gautama who was born hindu.
Buddhism
-The four noble truth
-the eightfold path
Confucianism is philosophies of China.
Confucius was born in China, who taught people to accept their places in society and that every person had duties and responsibilities that depend on their position in society.
Even though they lived during the same time and were among the great men of history, but their values were different.
Mainly because, of the fact that where they were born and how they were raised.
Everybody have different thoughts it doesn't matter who you are.
The goals of Confucianism are for the family, community, and nation to follow to seek improvement. The mind is seen as having the most value to accomplish this.|||The saying "Great minds think alike" isn't always true. I think their inspirations influenced their philosophies. Besides, they were from two different countries, hundreds of miles apart. Back then, that would have seemed like two different worlds.|||Buddhism had developed in India but later spread through other areas such as China.
Buddha means Enlightened one.
Founder was Siddhartha Gautama who was born hindu.
Buddhism
-The four noble truth
-the eightfold path
Confucianism is philosophies of China.
Confucius was born in China, who taught people to accept their places in society and that every person had duties and responsibilities that depend on their position in society.
Even though they lived during the same time and were among the great men of history, but their values were different.
Mainly because, of the fact that where they were born and how they were raised.
Everybody have different thoughts it doesn't matter who you are.
Confucius believed that the root of all evil in the world could be traced to disrespect for social rank?
confucius believed that the root of all evil is the disrespect for social rank and hierarchy?|||This is not a question. It is a statement.|||Generally speaking, Confucianism promotes the values of harmony, respect, social welfare and personal morality.|||yes...?|||did he now?
According to Confucius, how should we treat a person who flatters us?
answer it clearly.|||You can look here for help in your research:
http://www.sacred-texts.com/cfu/cfu.htm
http://www.international.ucla.edu/eas/do鈥?/a>
http://www.sacred-texts.com/cfu/cfu.htm
http://www.international.ucla.edu/eas/do鈥?/a>
Need a good translation of the confucius books?
know any?|||from what language?
it's a bit complicated if you want to translate it from chinese to english, :)
however, you can use babylon to help you reading the book. it's a good software, in my opinion.
you can download the software here: http://freelanguagestranslator.com/babyl鈥?/a>|||Maybe you should try and use google translation
it's a bit complicated if you want to translate it from chinese to english, :)
however, you can use babylon to help you reading the book. it's a good software, in my opinion.
you can download the software here: http://freelanguagestranslator.com/babyl鈥?/a>|||Maybe you should try and use google translation
Can you suggest few good websites where I can read the works of Aristotle, Plato and Confucius?
Any good books you can recommend as well.
Thanks!|||Good sites:
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/pyrrho…
http://cda.morris.umn.edu/~okeefets/anci…
http://www.crf-usa.org/bria/bria19_4c.ht…
http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/GREECE/PLATO.HTM
http://www.iep.utm.edu/p/platopol.htm|||www.gutenberg.org
Project Guttenberg probably has the largest collection of books in the public domain - over 20,000 of them so far, including the ones you are looking for.|||Here are some that I hope suit what you need, but if not you can come and kick by butt later.:
http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/web…
http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/web…
http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/web…
Good luck and enjoy the reading...........Jay|||Hi,
You can use following site i.e.
www.spaceandmotion.com
Narendra|||I will add one websites.
http://www.bartleby.com/
Thanks!|||Good sites:
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/pyrrho…
http://cda.morris.umn.edu/~okeefets/anci…
http://www.crf-usa.org/bria/bria19_4c.ht…
http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/GREECE/PLATO.HTM
http://www.iep.utm.edu/p/platopol.htm|||www.gutenberg.org
Project Guttenberg probably has the largest collection of books in the public domain - over 20,000 of them so far, including the ones you are looking for.|||Here are some that I hope suit what you need, but if not you can come and kick by butt later.:
http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/web…
http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/web…
http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/web…
Good luck and enjoy the reading...........Jay|||Hi,
You can use following site i.e.
www.spaceandmotion.com
Narendra|||I will add one websites.
http://www.bartleby.com/
How did Confucius influence the West?
I already know how he influenced the East but I need a world wide influence. I have a debate in World History where I have to explain how Confucius is more influential than Hitler in World History because my opponent has Hitler. I think Hitler is much more Important in a world wide range but I need to win this debate so please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!|||He was the object of many jokes in the west. =(
Are there any Confucius quotes about the relationship between a husband and wife?
I need some ASAP!!! Thanks!|||I don't know of any marriage specific quotes, but these might work, depending on what you're using it for:
"It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get."
"It is not failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs."|||im sure there is. confucius always talked about life. but im no expert. ** SWEET MILDRED IS MY LEADER.. JOIN ME IN HER PLAYPEN ***|||'Man who fight with wife all day get no piece at night'
"A lion will not cheat on his wife, but a Tiger Wood!"
"It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get."
"It is not failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs."|||im sure there is. confucius always talked about life. but im no expert. ** SWEET MILDRED IS MY LEADER.. JOIN ME IN HER PLAYPEN ***|||'Man who fight with wife all day get no piece at night'
"A lion will not cheat on his wife, but a Tiger Wood!"
What philosophers work do you think its definitely worth reading.My favourites are Epictetus,Buddha,Confucius.?
they offer ways of living and a very interesting...i actually have a list of favourites but what do you think is worth reading..
also has any changed your life or out look on life?????????|||The unnamed author of the book a course in miracles is in my opinion a cut above any that you mentioned.
Love and blessings don|||The only way 2 live is 2 live.|||they are very good reading. but Jesus should be read also. if not first.
also has any changed your life or out look on life?????????|||The unnamed author of the book a course in miracles is in my opinion a cut above any that you mentioned.
Love and blessings don|||The only way 2 live is 2 live.|||they are very good reading. but Jesus should be read also. if not first.
What was the importance of the concept of "Li" in the philosophy of Confucius?
The question speaks for itself.
Thank you in advance for you help.|||Li （理）is a concept found in Neo-Confucian Chinese philosophy. It refers to the underlying intelligence and order of nature as reflected in its organic forms.
It may be translated as rational principle or law. It was central to Zhu Xi's integration of Buddhism into Confucianism. Zhu Xi held that li, together with qi (氣: vital, material force), depend on each other to create structures of nature and matter. The sum of li is the Taiji.
This idea resembles the Buddhist notion of li, which also means principle. Zhu Xi maintained, however, that his notion is found in I Ching (Book of Changes), a classic source of Chinese philosophy. Zhu Xi's school came to be known as the School of Li, which is comparable to rationalism. To an even greater extent than Confucius, Zhu Xi had a naturalistic world-view. His world-view contained two primary ideas: qi and li. Zhu Xi further believed that the conduct of the two of these took places according to Tai Ji.
Holding to Confucius and Mencius' conception of humanity as innately good, Zhu Xi articulated an understanding of li as the basic pattern of the universe, stating that it was by understanding these principles that one could live with li and live an exemplary life. In this sense, li according to Zhu Xi is often seen as similar to the [Dao] in Daoism or to [telos] in Platonic philosophy. Wang Yangming, a philosopher who opposed Zhu Xi's ideas, held that li was to be found not in the world but within oneself. Wang Yangming was thus more of an idealist with a different epistemic approach.
Thank you in advance for you help.|||Li （理）is a concept found in Neo-Confucian Chinese philosophy. It refers to the underlying intelligence and order of nature as reflected in its organic forms.
It may be translated as rational principle or law. It was central to Zhu Xi's integration of Buddhism into Confucianism. Zhu Xi held that li, together with qi (氣: vital, material force), depend on each other to create structures of nature and matter. The sum of li is the Taiji.
This idea resembles the Buddhist notion of li, which also means principle. Zhu Xi maintained, however, that his notion is found in I Ching (Book of Changes), a classic source of Chinese philosophy. Zhu Xi's school came to be known as the School of Li, which is comparable to rationalism. To an even greater extent than Confucius, Zhu Xi had a naturalistic world-view. His world-view contained two primary ideas: qi and li. Zhu Xi further believed that the conduct of the two of these took places according to Tai Ji.
Holding to Confucius and Mencius' conception of humanity as innately good, Zhu Xi articulated an understanding of li as the basic pattern of the universe, stating that it was by understanding these principles that one could live with li and live an exemplary life. In this sense, li according to Zhu Xi is often seen as similar to the [Dao] in Daoism or to [telos] in Platonic philosophy. Wang Yangming, a philosopher who opposed Zhu Xi's ideas, held that li was to be found not in the world but within oneself. Wang Yangming was thus more of an idealist with a different epistemic approach.
Confucius taught that the emperor was assigned by the gods. What was this assignment called?
The Mandate of Heaven
The Mandate of the Gods
The Prophetization
The Supreme Choice ?|||The Mandate of Heaven|||The Mandate of Heaven (澶╁懡 P墨ny墨n: Ti膩nm矛ng) is a traditional Chinese philosophical concept concerning the legitimacy of rulers. Heaven would bless the authority of a just ruler, but would be displeased with a despotic ruler and would withdraw its mandate. The Mandate of Heaven would then transfer to those who would rule best.
The Mandate of the Gods
The Prophetization
The Supreme Choice ?|||The Mandate of Heaven|||The Mandate of Heaven (澶╁懡 P墨ny墨n: Ti膩nm矛ng) is a traditional Chinese philosophical concept concerning the legitimacy of rulers. Heaven would bless the authority of a just ruler, but would be displeased with a despotic ruler and would withdraw its mandate. The Mandate of Heaven would then transfer to those who would rule best.
Why would plato or confucius have to start over bc of the philosophies of marx, darwin, freud, and einstein?
Plato thought that "guardians" of the Republic were to be pure, selfless.
Marx thought that "intelligentsia" of the "workers' paradise" would be pure, selfless. So far the "intelligentsia" have been impure (flatulence contests in the Kremlin Politburo meetings, Mao spreading venereal disease, mass murders by State, etc.). So Plato would have to rethink the ideal of pure, selfless leaders as unlikely.
Sources: http://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/NOTE1.H鈥?/a>
"Behind the High Kremlin Walls," Solovyov
"Nihilism," Eugene Rose.|||for the fun of it.
Marx thought that "intelligentsia" of the "workers' paradise" would be pure, selfless. So far the "intelligentsia" have been impure (flatulence contests in the Kremlin Politburo meetings, Mao spreading venereal disease, mass murders by State, etc.). So Plato would have to rethink the ideal of pure, selfless leaders as unlikely.
Sources: http://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/NOTE1.H鈥?/a>
"Behind the High Kremlin Walls," Solovyov
"Nihilism," Eugene Rose.|||for the fun of it.
What does this mean, written by the Chinese philosopher, Confucius??
To learn and to practice what is learned time and again is pleasure, is it not? To have friends from afar is happiness, is it not? To be unperturbed when not appreciateed by othersis gentlemanly, is it not?|||It appears that everyone is shying away from this one.
I do not study this philosophy, so this is just a guess%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;
About the learning--have you ever been reminded of something you already knew, but the new realization brought satisfaction--pleasure?
On friendship--that opinion is so popular that there has been a saying made up about it--"Distance makes the heart grow fonder." Simply, we have the pleasure of know that we have those distant friends and lovers, as well as the anticipation of seeing them again.
Equanimity--have you ever observed someone who seemed to be the calm in the midst of a storm? I imagine this is the sort of "gentlemanly" person Confucius was thinking of when he said this. Have you a teacher who continues her job, doing her best to teach the class, even though a couple of jokers are doing their usual unruly routine? I think that a person like that would epotimize this notion.|||Please refer to the source for the correct translation of the work. When you look at the correct translation you can see that basically the verse is talking about joy of learning.
The first line is saying that to be able to use what we have learn is joy because we know that something that we have learn previously have bear fruit. Is that not good?
Second line is saying that to have someone come from afar to share with you in his learning, is that not something to be happy about? Because he value the friendship, that is why he makes the effort to come from afar, and we all know the best gift in life is wisdom, so by offering his learning, he has given you the best gift.
The third line is telling us not to pursue knowledge just to make other people think you are wiser or to be recognize by people. If you have such a thinking, you will never be satisfied with how other people look at you, and you will be angry most of the time. Instead, pursue knowledge because you love to gather them. As such, there is joy in learning.
Hope the information helps you in your pursue of knowledge.
I do not study this philosophy, so this is just a guess%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;
About the learning--have you ever been reminded of something you already knew, but the new realization brought satisfaction--pleasure?
On friendship--that opinion is so popular that there has been a saying made up about it--"Distance makes the heart grow fonder." Simply, we have the pleasure of know that we have those distant friends and lovers, as well as the anticipation of seeing them again.
Equanimity--have you ever observed someone who seemed to be the calm in the midst of a storm? I imagine this is the sort of "gentlemanly" person Confucius was thinking of when he said this. Have you a teacher who continues her job, doing her best to teach the class, even though a couple of jokers are doing their usual unruly routine? I think that a person like that would epotimize this notion.|||Please refer to the source for the correct translation of the work. When you look at the correct translation you can see that basically the verse is talking about joy of learning.
The first line is saying that to be able to use what we have learn is joy because we know that something that we have learn previously have bear fruit. Is that not good?
Second line is saying that to have someone come from afar to share with you in his learning, is that not something to be happy about? Because he value the friendship, that is why he makes the effort to come from afar, and we all know the best gift in life is wisdom, so by offering his learning, he has given you the best gift.
The third line is telling us not to pursue knowledge just to make other people think you are wiser or to be recognize by people. If you have such a thinking, you will never be satisfied with how other people look at you, and you will be angry most of the time. Instead, pursue knowledge because you love to gather them. As such, there is joy in learning.
Hope the information helps you in your pursue of knowledge.
What qualities would Confucius look for in a political leader?
Someone who is smart, honest, humble and is a good follower. Someone who is a walking mass of virtues!|||Probably someone who would walk the walk as well as talk the talk. Politicians talk too much the way it is, and unlike Confucius, their speeches do not center on philosophy or wisdom.
Which emperor was Confucius an advisor to?
also, does anyone know any examples of reforms he introduced?|||Confucius [or K'ung-fu-tzu] is said to have risen to the position of Justice Minister in Lu at the age of fifty-three and was an advisor to the Duke of Lu.
He was a philosopher, rather than an implementer. His philosophy emphasised personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.
He was a philosopher, rather than an implementer. His philosophy emphasised personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.
Different question: Does anyone here understand the difference between Tao and Confucius teachings?
My sons and I have been reading about ancient history, right now we are discussing China's history. The Tao seems interesting and I understand Confucius was a bit different although respectful. Your thoughts please?|||This is based on the readings that I have done.
Confucianism teaching are more of a moral code. It teaches how people should behave, meaning in what position they are in, they should behave what is required from the position and nothing else. In confucianism, some of the topics that are touch on include, friendship, ruler and officials relationship, political governance and learning.
Taoism on the other hand strongly believes that for everything there is a 'natural' flow of things and we should just go with it, instead of interrupting it. Laissez faire approach.
Since you and your sons are studying these two school of thoughts,I suggest you'll make a study on Han Dynasty to know them better, especially the reign of Han Wudi. This is because the Han Dynasty, before Han Wudi, adopted Taoism as the central political thought until Han Wudi changed it to Confucianism. There is a 'power' struggle during the process of changing.|||I have heard from many they are both more really philosophy rather than theology but know little about either|||I would say Confucianism is more a moral code than a religion - it's very ritualistic but not really focused on the adoration or worship of gods.
Taoism is a religion, although not an unified one.|||The book about Taoism I have found most useful is Arthur Waley's translation of Tao Te Ching (Lao-Tzu): "The Way and Its Power: A Study of the Tao Te Ching and its Place in Chinese Thought" Arthur Waley has also translated "The Analects of Confucius." Waley also published a book called "Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China"; the 3rd way being the "Realists."
If I remember correctly, The Tao Te Ching is written somewhat in the form of a treatise on how a society should be ruled. However, its advice is somewhat paradoxical or contrary to Confucius.
There has been a relative recent find of an ancient text of Lao-Tzu. A discussion of this and a translation have been published by Robert G. Henricks: "Lao-Tzu Te-Tao Ching: A New Translation Based on the Recently Discovered Ma-wang-tui Texts."|||Basically, the difference between Taoism %26amp; Confucianism is, Taoism emphasizes man's relationship with nature, %26amp; Confucianism emphasizes man's relationship with his fellow man.|||Lao-Tzu wrote the Tao-Teh-King and Tao means " the way to solving the mystery which underlies all mysteries" it didn't just mean "the way". He left after this and was never heard from again.
Confucious was a contemporary of Lao-Tzu but it seems he never wrote anything down, he was mostly reported by those around him, his disciples.
( Confucious say..... etc). His material was from, or gave credit to, some ancient Chinese works, one of them was probably the Book of Winds. (very old)
Confucious was a model philosopher to have in a government, a great apostle of conservatism and worshipped in his century on many levels in China.
But he was mostly codifying conduct.
The great philosopher of that period was Lao-Tzu, though less known.
Confucianism teaching are more of a moral code. It teaches how people should behave, meaning in what position they are in, they should behave what is required from the position and nothing else. In confucianism, some of the topics that are touch on include, friendship, ruler and officials relationship, political governance and learning.
Taoism on the other hand strongly believes that for everything there is a 'natural' flow of things and we should just go with it, instead of interrupting it. Laissez faire approach.
Since you and your sons are studying these two school of thoughts,I suggest you'll make a study on Han Dynasty to know them better, especially the reign of Han Wudi. This is because the Han Dynasty, before Han Wudi, adopted Taoism as the central political thought until Han Wudi changed it to Confucianism. There is a 'power' struggle during the process of changing.|||I have heard from many they are both more really philosophy rather than theology but know little about either|||I would say Confucianism is more a moral code than a religion - it's very ritualistic but not really focused on the adoration or worship of gods.
Taoism is a religion, although not an unified one.|||The book about Taoism I have found most useful is Arthur Waley's translation of Tao Te Ching (Lao-Tzu): "The Way and Its Power: A Study of the Tao Te Ching and its Place in Chinese Thought" Arthur Waley has also translated "The Analects of Confucius." Waley also published a book called "Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China"; the 3rd way being the "Realists."
If I remember correctly, The Tao Te Ching is written somewhat in the form of a treatise on how a society should be ruled. However, its advice is somewhat paradoxical or contrary to Confucius.
There has been a relative recent find of an ancient text of Lao-Tzu. A discussion of this and a translation have been published by Robert G. Henricks: "Lao-Tzu Te-Tao Ching: A New Translation Based on the Recently Discovered Ma-wang-tui Texts."|||Basically, the difference between Taoism %26amp; Confucianism is, Taoism emphasizes man's relationship with nature, %26amp; Confucianism emphasizes man's relationship with his fellow man.|||Lao-Tzu wrote the Tao-Teh-King and Tao means " the way to solving the mystery which underlies all mysteries" it didn't just mean "the way". He left after this and was never heard from again.
Confucious was a contemporary of Lao-Tzu but it seems he never wrote anything down, he was mostly reported by those around him, his disciples.
( Confucious say..... etc). His material was from, or gave credit to, some ancient Chinese works, one of them was probably the Book of Winds. (very old)
Confucious was a model philosopher to have in a government, a great apostle of conservatism and worshipped in his century on many levels in China.
But he was mostly codifying conduct.
The great philosopher of that period was Lao-Tzu, though less known.
Can someone please explain this Confucius quote?
"I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there."
im trying to prove that Confucius used the examples of past rulers to solve the problems they had during his time. Is this quote in anyway related to that?|||yep, from this it seems he alludes to his past...|||Yes, Confucius is saying that our understanding of the world is deeply ingrained in the past. He understands that no one is born with knowledge, and he looks at antiquity (history, therefore the examples of past rulers) to seek knowledge.
im trying to prove that Confucius used the examples of past rulers to solve the problems they had during his time. Is this quote in anyway related to that?|||yep, from this it seems he alludes to his past...|||Yes, Confucius is saying that our understanding of the world is deeply ingrained in the past. He understands that no one is born with knowledge, and he looks at antiquity (history, therefore the examples of past rulers) to seek knowledge.
What did Confucius have to say about how to deal with negative thoughts and emotions?
Confucius said: "I pick out people's good and follow it. When I see their bad points, I correct them in myself."
You suppress them, Asian cultures are full of unexpressed, suppressed feelings and frustration. Tragic dramas of lost loves and never fulfilled desires are the mainstay of Asian theater.
You suppress them, Asian cultures are full of unexpressed, suppressed feelings and frustration. Tragic dramas of lost loves and never fulfilled desires are the mainstay of Asian theater.
How does the quote "When anger rises, think of the consequences-Confucius, relate to Romeo and Juliet?
I'm not sure I completely understand your question, but in Romeo and Juiet, if you know the play, what happened when Prince Escalus became angry with the Capulets and Montagues for once again disrupting the peace of Verona? What happened when Lord Capulet became angry with Juliet when she refused his marriage plans for her? Each time there were dire consequences. Look it up and you will see what I mean.|||Love and hate are usually thought of as opposites, but in Romeo and Juliet, love and hate are two sides of the same coin, as two children from warring families (the Capulets and the Montagues) turn their hatred of each other into an insatiable passion. Their families鈥?conflict constantly threatens to turn Romeo and Juliet鈥檚 love into hate. Ultimately, the hatred between their two families propels the lovers towards their tragic deaths.
From Shmoop/Romeo and Juliet|||It relates to the feud between the Montague and Capulet families. Their anger tore their children apart, and was ultimately responsible for their deaths.
From Shmoop/Romeo and Juliet|||It relates to the feud between the Montague and Capulet families. Their anger tore their children apart, and was ultimately responsible for their deaths.
What did confucius teach the Chinese to be their most important duty?
As a foundation for the life of perfect goodness, Confucius insisted mainly on the four virtues of sincerity, benevolence, filial piety, and propriety.|||"The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity."
"He championed strong familial loyalty, ancestor worship, respect of elders by their children (and, according to later interpreters, of husbands by their wives), and the family as a basis for an ideal government. He expressed the well-known principle, "Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself", one of the earlier versions of the Golden Rule."
"He championed strong familial loyalty, ancestor worship, respect of elders by their children (and, according to later interpreters, of husbands by their wives), and the family as a basis for an ideal government. He expressed the well-known principle, "Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself", one of the earlier versions of the Golden Rule."
Who would be a good Philosopher to Compare and Contrast with Confucius?
Lao Tzu, founder of Daoism. Same place, same time, and lots of information on him.|||like i know any body can be a philosopher because of any body has a real question in the deep of the world .
can be philosophy question from a boy who know no thing about world
but the philosopher who can answer the question.
can be philosophy question from a boy who know no thing about world
but the philosopher who can answer the question.
What are some elements in the teaching of confucius that would be considered religious?
all is, it's just philosophy|||Truly, truly, I say to you,
if any one keeps my word,
he will never see death."
if any one keeps my word,
he will never see death."
Confucius's view on treason against the government?
What is Confucius's view on treason against the government? Does anyone have the link to where it is and where I to find it in the text?|||Confucius was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher, whose teachings and philosophy have deeply influenced Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese and Vietnamese thought and life.
His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. These values gained prominence in China over other doctrines, such as Legalism or Taoism during the Han Dynasty (206 BC 鈥?220 AD). Confucius' thoughts have been developed into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism. It was introduced to Europe by the Jesuit Matteo Ricci, who was the first to Latinize the name as "Confucius."
His teachings may be found in the Analects of Confucius, a collection of "brief aphoristic fragments", which was compiled many years after his death. Modern historians do not believe that any specific documents can be said to have been written by Confucius, but for nearly 2,000 years he was thought to be the editor or author of all the Five Classics such as the Classic of Rites, and the Spring and Autumn Annals.
His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. These values gained prominence in China over other doctrines, such as Legalism or Taoism during the Han Dynasty (206 BC 鈥?220 AD). Confucius' thoughts have been developed into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism. It was introduced to Europe by the Jesuit Matteo Ricci, who was the first to Latinize the name as "Confucius."
His teachings may be found in the Analects of Confucius, a collection of "brief aphoristic fragments", which was compiled many years after his death. Modern historians do not believe that any specific documents can be said to have been written by Confucius, but for nearly 2,000 years he was thought to be the editor or author of all the Five Classics such as the Classic of Rites, and the Spring and Autumn Annals.
According to Confucius, what is the only way to produce a stable harmonious society?
He believed that if a set of rules of courtesy (called "ritual" LI) were respected in society, relationships would become harmonious. But it also involved an inner awareness of the needs of others ("humanity" REN). Confucius stated the golden rule 400 years before the Bible: "What you do not wish for yourself, do not impose on others." (Analects 12:2).|||Don't elect Republican presidents|||Confucius believed in a strict set of laws. Anything that didn't fit in with these laws or order, was deemed bad. So he believed that a society must have a strict set of laws that everyone must abide by.|||I say with love, maybe this wont make sense but it does to me.|||Here are some of his quotes:
1. There are three marks of a superior man; being virtuous, he is free from anxiety: being wise, he is free from perplexity: being brave, he is free from fear...Confucius
2. Life is really simple, but men insist on making it complicated...Confucius
3. Behave toward every one as if receiving a great guest...Confucius
Hope this helps|||ideal government. It has been a long time since i read it. Though he always talked about ideal government and how it should be done.
1. There are three marks of a superior man; being virtuous, he is free from anxiety: being wise, he is free from perplexity: being brave, he is free from fear...Confucius
2. Life is really simple, but men insist on making it complicated...Confucius
3. Behave toward every one as if receiving a great guest...Confucius
Hope this helps|||ideal government. It has been a long time since i read it. Though he always talked about ideal government and how it should be done.
Why were Confucius' teachings important to the Chinese?
Confucius taught during a period of great uncertainty in China. The Zhou dynasty had come under attack and while it was preserved, it was only in smaller and more limited form.
The few centuries between the 7th-century BCE and the 3rd century BCE saw many philosophies flourish, three of which I'll mention here: Daoism, Confucianism and Legalism.
Confucius taught that there is a natural moral order, or hierarchy in society. Younger should respect elder, wife to husband, younger brother to older brother, etc. All of this should proceed naturally. Moreover, people should do things because it is good in and of itself to do things, not because of some greater reward--this is altruism, and it's one of the basic tenets of Confucian philosophy. So filial piety and altruism were crucial. This will play out significantly after the 3rd century BCE
Legalist scholars were students of Confucianism who turned away from it. Legalists believe that people do things only because they have to, not because they want to. They only know reward and punishment. People are inveterately bad. This is much different from Confucius' teacings. Anyway, the "first emperor" of a unified China, Qin Shihuangdi, was a follower of legalism and his reign was incredibly brutal. When he finally died (an interesting story in and of itself if you have the inclination to read about it or watch television shows about it), the empire was thrown into chaos, but very soon thereafter the Han dynasty was founded. The founder of the Han dynasty was interested in Daoism, but he was convinced by the scholars that he should actually enforce Confucianism because it would protect the idea of hierarchy in society (and also preserve the jobs of the scholars, known as shi, who had it really bad during Shihuangdi's time).
so, his teachings are important because from the Han dynasty forward (201 BCE - c. 1911 CE) Confucian philosophy was the predominant political and social philosophy guiding Chinese life.
Hope this helps. Good Luck.|||Confucius' teachings is the begin of chinese culture .
The teachings include nearly all important aspect of the relationship between emperor and people etc.
Most of sentences in the Analects of Confucius are short but have profound and deep meaning.
So for thousands years the teachings were taken as the questions in exam for choosing officers.
It is indeed the examination can choose the right one who can expond the complex relationship in China.
Many idioms in Confucius' teachings are still used abroadly.
Many of the paintings are about the story in the Analects of Confucius .
“Harmony is priceless” is one of the confucius' teachings, now that goverment wants to build harmonious society,
it is very important to respect confucius' teachings even after several years' violent criticism in 1970s.
The few centuries between the 7th-century BCE and the 3rd century BCE saw many philosophies flourish, three of which I'll mention here: Daoism, Confucianism and Legalism.
Confucius taught that there is a natural moral order, or hierarchy in society. Younger should respect elder, wife to husband, younger brother to older brother, etc. All of this should proceed naturally. Moreover, people should do things because it is good in and of itself to do things, not because of some greater reward--this is altruism, and it's one of the basic tenets of Confucian philosophy. So filial piety and altruism were crucial. This will play out significantly after the 3rd century BCE
Legalist scholars were students of Confucianism who turned away from it. Legalists believe that people do things only because they have to, not because they want to. They only know reward and punishment. People are inveterately bad. This is much different from Confucius' teacings. Anyway, the "first emperor" of a unified China, Qin Shihuangdi, was a follower of legalism and his reign was incredibly brutal. When he finally died (an interesting story in and of itself if you have the inclination to read about it or watch television shows about it), the empire was thrown into chaos, but very soon thereafter the Han dynasty was founded. The founder of the Han dynasty was interested in Daoism, but he was convinced by the scholars that he should actually enforce Confucianism because it would protect the idea of hierarchy in society (and also preserve the jobs of the scholars, known as shi, who had it really bad during Shihuangdi's time).
so, his teachings are important because from the Han dynasty forward (201 BCE - c. 1911 CE) Confucian philosophy was the predominant political and social philosophy guiding Chinese life.
Hope this helps. Good Luck.|||Confucius' teachings is the begin of chinese culture .
The teachings include nearly all important aspect of the relationship between emperor and people etc.
Most of sentences in the Analects of Confucius are short but have profound and deep meaning.
So for thousands years the teachings were taken as the questions in exam for choosing officers.
It is indeed the examination can choose the right one who can expond the complex relationship in China.
Many idioms in Confucius' teachings are still used abroadly.
Many of the paintings are about the story in the Analects of Confucius .
“Harmony is priceless” is one of the confucius' teachings, now that goverment wants to build harmonious society,
it is very important to respect confucius' teachings even after several years' violent criticism in 1970s.
What is the meaning of this Confucius quote?
Nail on board is not good as screw on bench. Or "it takes many nails for a board but only one screw for bench."|||its just another way of helping someone through a situation..like a challenge to get them 2 see the answer in a different way.
What are five things that Confucius contributed to China and the world?
He influenced the Chinese culture by emphasizing the importance of education and ethics.
I learned about a few Confucius sayings in my English class last year including the golden rule (do onto others as you would have them do onto you), but don't know much about him.
Hope I could help!
I learned about a few Confucius sayings in my English class last year including the golden rule (do onto others as you would have them do onto you), but don't know much about him.
Hope I could help!
In the Confucius religion, are there any holidays?
I am doing a world religion project and I wanted to know if there are any holidays or special rituals that the people of the Confucius religion celebrate. |||The Chinese have a tradition of holding spectacular memorial ceremonies of Confucius every year, on the date of Confucius' birth. This tradition was interrupted for several decades in Communist China.
In Taiwan, where the Nationalist Party (Kuomingtang) strongly promoted Confucian beliefs in ethics and behavior, the tradition of memorial ceremony of Confucius is supported by the government and has continued without interruption. While not a national holiday, it does appear on all printed calendars, much as Father's Day does in the West.
In Taiwan, where the Nationalist Party (Kuomingtang) strongly promoted Confucian beliefs in ethics and behavior, the tradition of memorial ceremony of Confucius is supported by the government and has continued without interruption. While not a national holiday, it does appear on all printed calendars, much as Father's Day does in the West.
Does anyone know websites that have good pictures of confucius?
maybe of him doing what he does or something ?|||http://www.logoi.com/pastimages/confuciu鈥?/a>
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en%26amp;q=鈥?/a>
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en%26amp;q=鈥?/a>
Can you just give me thename of 2 chinese philosophers from The time of Confucius?
please, thats all io need and theni will do the research from there. Thank you!|||Lao Tzu, Mencius
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Where can I find Confucius philosophy about intelligent/wisdom?
I'm finding it, but found nothing.|||You should start with the Analects of Confucius. Then move on to mencius. Neither of these are strickly about intelligence but they do contain wisdom on Confucius. Confucius was concerned more about doing what was right to maintain order and filial Piety.
Can you just give me thename of 2 chinese philosophers from The time of Confucius?
please, thats all io need and theni will do the research from there. Thank you!|||Lao Tzu, Mencius
Confucius taught the Chinese people that their most important duty was what?
Confucius taught the Chinese people that their most important duty was what?...please|||Proper relationships. In the family--in society.
But it all begins with the rectification of self.
Sounds so much like love your neighbor as yourself.|||To honor their families.
But it all begins with the rectification of self.
Sounds so much like love your neighbor as yourself.|||To honor their families.
How was Confucius a big influence on the culture of Ancient China?
Yes he was, but not in the way most people think....
he kept writing these little quips that left people wondering what he meant (he apparently wrote them in English that no one spoke in China) and because of that a term was coined...
People found it "confusing."
g-day!|||Although his was a practical philosophy, it seemed to "humanize" the culture, much as Moses did to his culture with the Ten Commandments!|||We all know that confucious is one of the philosopher of ancient china and he contributed many learning to them....
For me confucious gave a very good influence to ancient china.why? because all his learning that he contributed has sense and its true thats why he gave a good influence to china
he kept writing these little quips that left people wondering what he meant (he apparently wrote them in English that no one spoke in China) and because of that a term was coined...
People found it "confusing."
g-day!|||Although his was a practical philosophy, it seemed to "humanize" the culture, much as Moses did to his culture with the Ten Commandments!|||We all know that confucious is one of the philosopher of ancient china and he contributed many learning to them....
For me confucious gave a very good influence to ancient china.why? because all his learning that he contributed has sense and its true thats why he gave a good influence to china
What is your favorite saying by Confucius?
Mine is: Wherever you go, go with all your heart.|||What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.|||Man who run in front of car get tired,
Man who run behind car get exhausted|||Respect yourself and others will respect you.
Man who run behind car get exhausted|||Respect yourself and others will respect you.
Souldn't a great man act before he speaks and speak according to his actions as Confucius said?
So why do we promise God that from now on I won't sin?|||To be honest, I have not heard people completely disassociating themselves from all sins. I do not believe people should promise something like this to themselves or to The Lord. The Lord is forgiving, however, we are not so forgiving of ourselves or each other.
I believe people promise these types of things because they want to make themselves feel more attached to The Lord. I always feel better after leaving church, and I quite literally feel like I have washed away all my troubles(but not my sins). My sins stay between The Lord and me. i like to have a close relationship with The Lord. Although, I am not saying that sinning is the best way to stay connected with him.
I believe people promise these types of things because they want to make themselves feel more attached to The Lord. I always feel better after leaving church, and I quite literally feel like I have washed away all my troubles(but not my sins). My sins stay between The Lord and me. i like to have a close relationship with The Lord. Although, I am not saying that sinning is the best way to stay connected with him.
What kind of surroundings did Confucius live in?
when i mean surroundings I mean what kind of place or what did he see. what was the place like? was it nice? dirty?|||At that time, only the rich people can educate themselves and engage in intellectual studies. The poor have to do back breaking work at the farms.
China are divided into separate states and there are constant wars between the states. Confucius live in one of the state called "LU".
Confucius is the only son of a retired General. Usually, those people who have held official position are very well off. Confucius is very disturb by the wars and like many great thinkers during that period, try to figure out why there are wars and how to end the conflicts to achieve peace.|||China in the time of Confucius (around 500BC) was absolutely filthy, stinking and the food was awful - unless you were at the Court which was quite clean, smelt a bit better and had some beautiful artifacts.|||Any answer i give will Con fuc iu. Only a mystic can answer.|||Wasn't it a fortune cookie factory?
China are divided into separate states and there are constant wars between the states. Confucius live in one of the state called "LU".
Confucius is the only son of a retired General. Usually, those people who have held official position are very well off. Confucius is very disturb by the wars and like many great thinkers during that period, try to figure out why there are wars and how to end the conflicts to achieve peace.|||China in the time of Confucius (around 500BC) was absolutely filthy, stinking and the food was awful - unless you were at the Court which was quite clean, smelt a bit better and had some beautiful artifacts.|||Any answer i give will Con fuc iu. Only a mystic can answer.|||Wasn't it a fortune cookie factory?
What is the meaning of Confucius quote 'What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.'?
Treat others as you wish to be treated.
Do not do to others what you do not want done to you.|||Whatever you don't want others to treat you, don't treat them they way you wouldn't want to be treated. So if you treat them like ****, they're gonna treat you like ****. If you treat them nicely, then they'll treat you nicely. Not that hard of a quote lol|||Simple: Treat others how you would want to be treated!
Do not do to others what you do not want done to you.|||Whatever you don't want others to treat you, don't treat them they way you wouldn't want to be treated. So if you treat them like ****, they're gonna treat you like ****. If you treat them nicely, then they'll treat you nicely. Not that hard of a quote lol|||Simple: Treat others how you would want to be treated!
What kind of surrounding does Confucius live in?
I kind of need help getting an answer to this question, because the links that YAHOO! gives me when I search, don't exactly have what I was hoping for. Please give me an answer ASAP if you have one. Thanks.|||He lived in the degenerated Chinese society which had scant respect for human rights and was highly feudalistic with sinister dogmas. Out of such a rut came the diamond called Confuscious!!|||Living as he did in the second half of the Zhou (Chou) dynasty , when feudalism degenerated in China and intrigue and vice were rampant, Confucius deplored the contemporary disorder and lack of moral standards.
Are the things that both Confucius and Simon say to be relied on as Gospel in your valued opinion?
Not Gospel, but one can learn something from them both.|||For sure, Simon is the modern-day Confucius....,,,,,both are GOSPEL......!!|||If your talking about Simon from American Idol than that's a major insult to Confucius.|||A) I have no idea and B) Wrong section! Try Religion and Spirituality
Which of the following was NOT a requirement of confucius for the ppl to have a good government?
possible answers....
a. hope
b. land
c. protection of an army
d. sustenance (food)|||(b) land.
Wotan
a. hope
b. land
c. protection of an army
d. sustenance (food)|||(b) land.
Wotan
How do you learn...What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others. Confucius?
By making sure I do not forget that I do not know
What are the similarities and differences between the ideas of Lao Tzu and Confucius?
differences are:
confucius: - Stresses duty+education
- People should strive to serve society and should honor people on worth
- tao is moral force (calls for righteous behavior and respect for one's superiors)
lao tzu: - not educating people
- Not鈥?encouraging clever people to act, honor peolpe on worth
- do not ascibe human qualities to the tao
similarities: - are both popular in China
- think tao is the force that controlls the universe
confucius: - Stresses duty+education
- People should strive to serve society and should honor people on worth
- tao is moral force (calls for righteous behavior and respect for one's superiors)
lao tzu: - not educating people
- Not鈥?encouraging clever people to act, honor peolpe on worth
- do not ascibe human qualities to the tao
similarities: - are both popular in China
- think tao is the force that controlls the universe
Confucius wonders, how did the sunbird learn to build it's nest?
The sunbirds nest hangs by a thread from a branch.
It lays its eggs in the hanging nest. But how did the species survive, as surely it would have died out. It could never of learned how to instantly build the nest.
And when it was learning how to build the nest, its eggs would have fallen and thus the species would have died out.
Confucius is curious and confused.|||Those that don't learn to survive, don't.|||Survival of the fittest my dear boy.|||Your argument from incredulity holds no merit.
You can't understand how this could have occurred naturally, so therefore it *must* have had a supernatural origin? Have you considered some of the other possibilities, such as:
You simply haven't done the research to learn how it evolved naturally?
You lack the imagination to think about a testable hypothesis that could explain it naturally, possibly because you've been taught not to ask too many questions but just to assume that "god did it?"
It doesn't take much effort. If you google "sunbird nest building evolution behavior," you'll find quite a few papers explaining how the behavior arose naturally through evolution, done by people who study these birds for years and years following proper scientific methods.
The natural evolution of the behavior is actually very well understood and documented...
Just because you don't personally know how something happens doesn't mean "god did it." Try some education.
Peace.
It lays its eggs in the hanging nest. But how did the species survive, as surely it would have died out. It could never of learned how to instantly build the nest.
And when it was learning how to build the nest, its eggs would have fallen and thus the species would have died out.
Confucius is curious and confused.|||Those that don't learn to survive, don't.|||Survival of the fittest my dear boy.|||Your argument from incredulity holds no merit.
You can't understand how this could have occurred naturally, so therefore it *must* have had a supernatural origin? Have you considered some of the other possibilities, such as:
You simply haven't done the research to learn how it evolved naturally?
You lack the imagination to think about a testable hypothesis that could explain it naturally, possibly because you've been taught not to ask too many questions but just to assume that "god did it?"
It doesn't take much effort. If you google "sunbird nest building evolution behavior," you'll find quite a few papers explaining how the behavior arose naturally through evolution, done by people who study these birds for years and years following proper scientific methods.
The natural evolution of the behavior is actually very well understood and documented...
Just because you don't personally know how something happens doesn't mean "god did it." Try some education.
Peace.
What would Confucius say if he lived in our age ?
Will he be laid to have a way? Wont his ideas ,rather educative, be accepted as old-fashioned ?|||He would have more to say than he could write down in a(nother) lifetime.
Considering how much China's urban regions have changed over the years since he was alive, both socially and philosophically, he would find it very difficult to adjust to the contemporary way of life in China's massive cities. Here most his ideas will probably be considered old-fashioned.
The rural areas of China have changed less though, and if he were to visit these he would probably encounter a lot of the old rituals - the 'li' - that people valued in his day. I don't think his ideas will fall out of place in the rural areas.
The respect for one's elders for example is still a very large part of most Chinese people's lives.
His vision of the 'chun tzu' - the person representing humanity at its best - will probably be as difficult to find nowadays as it was before, or perhaps even harder as the tentacles of capitalism slowly creep up on Chinese soil.
|||Hmm yes.. I'm sorry your question wasn't taken more seriously. I would have liked to read other people's views on it. If you ever want to discuss Chinese philosophy/ Confucian philosophy, let me know! =)
|||DAMN|||he would be a miracle, being so old. whatever he would say, people would be amazed he can even talk.|||Confucius say "He who laugh last, just getting joke!" "WTF"
Considering how much China's urban regions have changed over the years since he was alive, both socially and philosophically, he would find it very difficult to adjust to the contemporary way of life in China's massive cities. Here most his ideas will probably be considered old-fashioned.
The rural areas of China have changed less though, and if he were to visit these he would probably encounter a lot of the old rituals - the 'li' - that people valued in his day. I don't think his ideas will fall out of place in the rural areas.
The respect for one's elders for example is still a very large part of most Chinese people's lives.
His vision of the 'chun tzu' - the person representing humanity at its best - will probably be as difficult to find nowadays as it was before, or perhaps even harder as the tentacles of capitalism slowly creep up on Chinese soil.
|||Hmm yes.. I'm sorry your question wasn't taken more seriously. I would have liked to read other people's views on it. If you ever want to discuss Chinese philosophy/ Confucian philosophy, let me know! =)
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|||DAMN|||he would be a miracle, being so old. whatever he would say, people would be amazed he can even talk.|||Confucius say "He who laugh last, just getting joke!" "WTF"
Who would win in a fight if they got changed into Transformer robots, the Christian Trinity or Confucius, Lao?
Tzu and Buddha?
I thinking the Holy Ghost would drag the Christian trinity down. He doesn't seem to do much of anything aside from getting virgins pregnant.|||lol...
None. Because they wouldn't fight in the 1st place. They teach peace.|||I'd swap in Bodhidharma instead of Buddha. He pretty much invented kung fu.|||"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. MATT 5:11|||Well, since there is no trinity, I am not sure.
Steve|||Lao Tze. he would win without even doing anything. its the center of his teachings
I thinking the Holy Ghost would drag the Christian trinity down. He doesn't seem to do much of anything aside from getting virgins pregnant.|||lol...
None. Because they wouldn't fight in the 1st place. They teach peace.|||I'd swap in Bodhidharma instead of Buddha. He pretty much invented kung fu.|||"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. MATT 5:11|||Well, since there is no trinity, I am not sure.
Steve|||Lao Tze. he would win without even doing anything. its the center of his teachings
What is the difference in how Confucius, Buddha, and Aristotle view a good life?
It seems they all view the good life as the pursuit of knowledge.|||Confucius believed that a good life was led by someone who walked the path of The Way, which meant being a benevolent, kind, filial and humane person.
Buddha more than likely agreed with Confucius on that since, though my Buddhist knowledge is limited, a Buddhist is usually someone who practices right action.
As for Aristotle, it's a little tricky. From my knowledge of Aristotle, pursuing knowledge was probably one of the best ways to lead a good life. I haven't read as much Aristotle as I would have liked, but I have a good amount of his stuff. If you're looking for particular passages, I'd look in the Nichomachean Ethics treatise.|||Buddha said that wanting things was the thing that caused pain. I don't know about the rest.|||I'll try to make it simple. Pretend that you are new in town. You discover one road to the mall...and as you stay in town longer you discover more roads that leads to the same mall.
Then as you explore these roads... you will find one is better lighted at night, some wider, some narrower, some with traffic...some looks deserted. Until you just take the most practical and easy to follow road to the mall.
The roads are Confucius Street, Buddha Avenue, and Aristotle Road.
The mall is the Goal, happiness, Transcendence, Heaven, Pure Land.
You Driving is the learning part of life which is the most important because it is your journey. They are all good roads, one is better than the other is relative to the user.
Find what is best suited and comfortable for you comprehend and appreciate.
Buddha more than likely agreed with Confucius on that since, though my Buddhist knowledge is limited, a Buddhist is usually someone who practices right action.
As for Aristotle, it's a little tricky. From my knowledge of Aristotle, pursuing knowledge was probably one of the best ways to lead a good life. I haven't read as much Aristotle as I would have liked, but I have a good amount of his stuff. If you're looking for particular passages, I'd look in the Nichomachean Ethics treatise.|||Buddha said that wanting things was the thing that caused pain. I don't know about the rest.|||I'll try to make it simple. Pretend that you are new in town. You discover one road to the mall...and as you stay in town longer you discover more roads that leads to the same mall.
Then as you explore these roads... you will find one is better lighted at night, some wider, some narrower, some with traffic...some looks deserted. Until you just take the most practical and easy to follow road to the mall.
The roads are Confucius Street, Buddha Avenue, and Aristotle Road.
The mall is the Goal, happiness, Transcendence, Heaven, Pure Land.
You Driving is the learning part of life which is the most important because it is your journey. They are all good roads, one is better than the other is relative to the user.
Find what is best suited and comfortable for you comprehend and appreciate.
Compare and contrast the philosophies of Confucius and Lao Tzu. Take sides, and determine whose prescriptions?
Compare and contrast the philosophies of Confucius and Lao Tzu. Take sides, and determine whose prescriptions are soundest and why.|||This sounds like it belongs in "Homework help", not philosophy. It's not a natural philosophy question. The question is designed to get the answerer to learn about and think about the philosophies of Confucius and Lao Tzu. It is more of an assignment than a question.|||Well, it's a tricky subject. If you are serious about your question, I'd probably have to think harder about the entire premise. It's hard to be as knowledgeable as Confucius, but I think you're thought process is pertaining to the right path
Everyone I know uses this
http://www.Confucius-Quotes.com
The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.
- Confucius|||Take sides huh? Ok, Lao was a PRICK. A PRICK I tell you, and his prescriptions were infintely better. He had Xanax. Fucius had only Lasix.|||Who the heck wrote this question? It doesn't make any sense at all.
Everyone I know uses this
http://www.Confucius-Quotes.com
The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.
- Confucius|||Take sides huh? Ok, Lao was a PRICK. A PRICK I tell you, and his prescriptions were infintely better. He had Xanax. Fucius had only Lasix.|||Who the heck wrote this question? It doesn't make any sense at all.
What are the main themes in Confucius' teachings?
What are some of the main themes in Confucius' teachings?|||Perception is relative to experience and more then one way to see something.|||Propriety, virtue, truth and learning, wisdom.
Can you just give me thename of 2 chinese philosophers from The time of Confucius?
please, thats all io need and theni will do the research from there. Thank you!|||There were no other heavily influential philosophers during Confucius's lifetime, but the most of the ones listed by the first answerer came immediately after him. Confucius died in 479 BC.
Mencius lived from 372-289 BC. He followed Confucian thought and is considered to have carried on Confucius's teachings.
Lao Zi (author of the Tao Te Ching and father of Buddhism) lived in the 6th century BC according to Chinese tradition, but many scholars believe he is mythical, the combination of several people, or that he lived in the 4th century BC, which would put him immediately after Confucius as well.
The most contemporary would be Mozi (Micius), who lived from 470 BC to 391 BC, which would mean he was 9 years old when Confucius died. However, Mozi argued vehemently against Confucianism and Taoism.
Zhuangzi (or Chuang Tz怒) lived around the 4th century BC, immediately after Confucius.
The 4th century BC, during the "Warring States" period of history is also the time of the "Hundred Schools of Thought" philosophical summit of Chinese thought, which not coincidentally followed shortly after Confucius's death. This era brought several notable Chinese philosophers, but they all came after Confucius, rather than at the same time.|||Lao Tzu, Mo Tzu, Mencius, Chuang Tzu. Take your pick.
Mencius lived from 372-289 BC. He followed Confucian thought and is considered to have carried on Confucius's teachings.
Lao Zi (author of the Tao Te Ching and father of Buddhism) lived in the 6th century BC according to Chinese tradition, but many scholars believe he is mythical, the combination of several people, or that he lived in the 4th century BC, which would put him immediately after Confucius as well.
The most contemporary would be Mozi (Micius), who lived from 470 BC to 391 BC, which would mean he was 9 years old when Confucius died. However, Mozi argued vehemently against Confucianism and Taoism.
Zhuangzi (or Chuang Tz怒) lived around the 4th century BC, immediately after Confucius.
The 4th century BC, during the "Warring States" period of history is also the time of the "Hundred Schools of Thought" philosophical summit of Chinese thought, which not coincidentally followed shortly after Confucius's death. This era brought several notable Chinese philosophers, but they all came after Confucius, rather than at the same time.|||Lao Tzu, Mo Tzu, Mencius, Chuang Tzu. Take your pick.
What was the importance at the creation of a confucius bureaucracy in Han dynasty china?
well because the bureaucracy they previousl;y used was very cruel and taught discipline through violent punishment. confucious's bureaucracy use dignity and good deeds.
simply put it kept people in tack without actually hurting them
simply put it kept people in tack without actually hurting them
What dynasty did Confucius look to as the model for his ideas of how society should be governed? A) Xia B) Sha?
another one off the quiz i just cannot find.|||B) Shang Dynasty, since they won the Mandate of Heaven from the Xia Dynasty for being morally upright.
The followers of Confucius believe in respecting their elders, family, and children. What is this called?
I am doing a project for my social studies class and i forgot my textbook, also i tried looking it up on the internet but I CAN NOT FIND IT! Please help!!!|||Do a google
on this sentence
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Confucius believe in respecting their elders, family, and children
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AT the bottom of your monitor "Browser tool bar" should be a blank space to put in the word ya want ta find|||Confucianism?|||Filial piety?|||Confucianism?|||clay is right it is filial piety.|||I think you mean filial piety.
on this sentence
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Confucius believe in respecting their elders, family, and children
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AT the bottom of your monitor "Browser tool bar" should be a blank space to put in the word ya want ta find|||Confucianism?|||Filial piety?|||Confucianism?|||clay is right it is filial piety.|||I think you mean filial piety.
What quotes did Confucius say about love and romance?
Please tell me if you know any.|||:LOVE
Loveless men cannot bear need long, they cannot bear fortune long. Loving men find peace in love, the wise find profit in it
Love alone can love others, or hate others.
A will set on love is free from evil.
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holiday…
Confucius said: 'A man and his wife should be as guests to each other.'
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arch…|||The only one I know of is:
"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it."
Loveless men cannot bear need long, they cannot bear fortune long. Loving men find peace in love, the wise find profit in it
Love alone can love others, or hate others.
A will set on love is free from evil.
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holiday…
Confucius said: 'A man and his wife should be as guests to each other.'
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arch…|||The only one I know of is:
"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it."
Why was the book of documents by Confucius important and describe what it was?
i need this information and please no dumb answers|||because his ideas were suitable for ruling the country...
thus the government supported him...
later there was a guy who wanted another social structure...
but he didn't have a goof heir so his efforts were in vain...
to gain people's respect the new ruler brought back the old good ideas...
and they worked for a while until pretty recently when the new and modern ideology was established...|||Confucius is also called K'ung-fu-tzu, Kongfuzi or Master K'ung.His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. These values gained prominence in China over other doctrines, such as Legalism (法家) or Taoism (道家) during the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). Confucius' thoughts have been developed into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism (儒家). It was introduced to Europe by the Jesuit Matteo Ricci, who was the first to Latinise the name as "Confucius."His teachings may be found in the Analects of Confucius (論語), a collection of "brief aphoristic fragments", which was compiled many years after his death. Modern historians do not believe that any specific documents can be said to have been written by Confucius, but for nearly 2,000 years he was thought to be the editor or author of all the Five Classics such as the Classic of Rites (editor), and the Spring and Autumn Annals (春秋) (author).
There are manydesignation for him, such as a great literary author, a politician, a philosopher and even a sage.But I think the most reasonable designation for him is a educationist.He is the man who first take education to ordinary people in China. Chinese people call him “ The First teacher“（先师孔子）. In the long history in China, he's theory had been negated but his contribution to Chinese culture and education will never be covered.
His theory is mainly about Lǐ and Rén. Lǐ is things like politeness, manners, and , most importent, the behavior on ranks. It was antied by people who hold democrac idea. Rén is what require people treat each other in a kind and peaceful way.
thus the government supported him...
later there was a guy who wanted another social structure...
but he didn't have a goof heir so his efforts were in vain...
to gain people's respect the new ruler brought back the old good ideas...
and they worked for a while until pretty recently when the new and modern ideology was established...|||Confucius is also called K'ung-fu-tzu, Kongfuzi or Master K'ung.His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. These values gained prominence in China over other doctrines, such as Legalism (法家) or Taoism (道家) during the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). Confucius' thoughts have been developed into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism (儒家). It was introduced to Europe by the Jesuit Matteo Ricci, who was the first to Latinise the name as "Confucius."His teachings may be found in the Analects of Confucius (論語), a collection of "brief aphoristic fragments", which was compiled many years after his death. Modern historians do not believe that any specific documents can be said to have been written by Confucius, but for nearly 2,000 years he was thought to be the editor or author of all the Five Classics such as the Classic of Rites (editor), and the Spring and Autumn Annals (春秋) (author).
There are manydesignation for him, such as a great literary author, a politician, a philosopher and even a sage.But I think the most reasonable designation for him is a educationist.He is the man who first take education to ordinary people in China. Chinese people call him “ The First teacher“（先师孔子）. In the long history in China, he's theory had been negated but his contribution to Chinese culture and education will never be covered.
His theory is mainly about Lǐ and Rén. Lǐ is things like politeness, manners, and , most importent, the behavior on ranks. It was antied by people who hold democrac idea. Rén is what require people treat each other in a kind and peaceful way.
How and why does filial piety serve as a bedrock of confucius's philosophical system?
im doing my AP world history homework and im not too sure of the answer, help?|||Confucius believed in family and ritual. Filial piety is the respect children are to give to their parents, younger siblings to older siblings. Confucius believed in man's respect for men.
Confucius鈥?quot;It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs."
Note: that Confucius was a chauvinist. It may have been a product of the times being 550 BC, but he also said... "Only women and petty men are difficult to handle, be close to them and they are not humble, keep them at arms length and they complain." Analects 17:23
To look past his chauvinistic views is possible, but being an asian woman, I cannot say it isn't difficult to do.
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I feel Taoism philosophy is much more balanced in their view of men and women.|||Confucius taught a loving concern for all living beings.
The highest or most important ideal is goodness, humanity ("jen").
Confucius taught that family/filial love was worthy of our most personal caring/concern.
"Piety" is perhaps a less-descriptive and less-accurate term than "lovingkindness," as today "piety" perhaps implies a more stultified behavior, while "lovingkindness" is closer to the truth. "Piety" in 2500 BC Han China meant differently.
General source: "A Philosophy of Universality," O. M. Aivanhov,
"Nihilism," Eugene Rose,
"From Dawn to Decadence," Jacques Barzun.
Reviews at http://www.amazon.com|||Because in order to respect everything around you you must start with the basis and that is respect for parents and ancestors.
Confucius鈥?quot;It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs."
Note: that Confucius was a chauvinist. It may have been a product of the times being 550 BC, but he also said... "Only women and petty men are difficult to handle, be close to them and they are not humble, keep them at arms length and they complain." Analects 17:23
To look past his chauvinistic views is possible, but being an asian woman, I cannot say it isn't difficult to do.
_____
I feel Taoism philosophy is much more balanced in their view of men and women.|||Confucius taught a loving concern for all living beings.
The highest or most important ideal is goodness, humanity ("jen").
Confucius taught that family/filial love was worthy of our most personal caring/concern.
"Piety" is perhaps a less-descriptive and less-accurate term than "lovingkindness," as today "piety" perhaps implies a more stultified behavior, while "lovingkindness" is closer to the truth. "Piety" in 2500 BC Han China meant differently.
General source: "A Philosophy of Universality," O. M. Aivanhov,
"Nihilism," Eugene Rose,
"From Dawn to Decadence," Jacques Barzun.
Reviews at http://www.amazon.com|||Because in order to respect everything around you you must start with the basis and that is respect for parents and ancestors.
How would you re-word this quote by Confucius?
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Confucius|||our greatest acheivement is not that we never fall, but that, every time we fall, we get back up.|||The only real, guaranteed failure is giving up.|||To even find our "greatest glory" would
be difficult-in the extreme;for even if we could pinpoint it;we would likely if we lived long enough,to change it.
This,then,"goes along" with his next few words;and i guess jesus christ "rose"the
last time he "failed"-note the exclamation marks,for he HAD TO FAIL-it was part of
the(cosmic)plan.
Anyway,Socrates(the so-called greatest philosopher)didnt rise again.
Not that ive or we should be against "martyredom" per se;why should we
(a recent case in mind are the "japs" of
world war 2; the kamikaze were known not
only to be foolish in giving their lives so
cheaply,but were also known to be barbaric
to those others who were different(and so
they "meted-out barbaric treatment").
For anyone of us i think would readily give our lives if it would change a lot and achieve
peace,large-scale.
Those who know of me might expect what im about to say;that Confucius was trying to put-into-words the equally "great saying"
of quote,Learning from our mistakes unquote.
But he might have known that this method takes time;from days to even centuries-
for its likely that he and they knew that others hadnt learned-from-their-mistakes,
centuries earlier!
But he probably and also knew that sometimes mistakes need to be "impressed" upon people;that a Majority
-of-the-people have to want and require their leaders to change things;i would give examples but im pushed-for-time!
Anyway,just also like to say that even one person's "greatest glory"is another's opposite,something we should never forget
also.
im bck;so reading thro the latest,i would say that ibrahim's"rise up and claim victory" is a slogan withvery little worth;its a remainder of ancient so-called "glories" and,
as a rebuff i'd say that that type of thing did not help the south in their fight with the northern states,one bit.
Electro8 correctly states that we all can and do fail- but apparently doesnt elaborate
possibly because of embarrassment,the last time it happened(i would say that all us darwinists have been taught to recognise
failure;but not tolerance of it).
JohnR reports that its probabe meaning is that while we are still alive,"(we)..are stronger for it". I think this is an obvious mistake,based on the myth that as long as
we can think,therefore we might rise(forgetting that we may decide that the fight wasnt worthwhile originally).
aidan402 reminds us that "great men"....
usually remain so in our minds and history
(that they"fall and rise again"indicates that
they dont usually or hardly ever,change in our minds as so-called Great People).
Absent Glare reminds us that the conclusion of history(which is now,the "winning" or leading history writer
of our time-Not of all time, though)is that the "real" failure is in "giving-up".
Juexue gives an interesting "twist" on
Confucius, by asking us or giving us the
(special?) choice of 2 meanings;the first
meaning being stronger than he 2nd(so beware any of the 2nd-one choosers!;and note,BOTH have the "authority" in juexue's
eyes,of being inspired-by both himself two
other eastern idols(and one,apparently,as
the equal of Confucius).
The Sniper is in agreement that the "failing"
is a personal matter and as such doesnt matter if one doesnt rise-again;if one doesnt want to-doesnt choose to-then one doesnt need "to act"accordingly.Its all an
individual thing,never mind a national slogan
(or dream).
Makiko H correctly states that its impossible to "never fall from the highesr peak...or..
climb up from the lowest depth.."Someone who does is "rare...but...inexperienced.."
Also,in learning from our fall-in-pride,it is a
"great strength"to realise the mistake made,
and to get over the sadness that that entails.
i dont happen to agree with her assessment;for its too-focussed on (so called) rare Miracles; i think she shows this when she talks of the"priding moment".
And in doing so,she,for me at least shows that whilst a lot of emotion is contained in what i call her "fall",very little if any learning
takes place at that time-if at all!
And even though i think she (mis)under stands that those usually who we put on a high"pedestal" are correctly rare;it is incorrect to state that they have"lived a life with no hardship".
But i do take the point that a highly-thought-of and-rare person is one who is more highly thought of if they have experienced a hard life.Its a better and more convincing story or true tale,i guess,
Anyway,i would say that this quote of confucius that you have chozen has not only "touched-a-nerve"in some here,but
has enabled some true thoughts on past quoted mistakes to be Aired again;with,
i may say,with genuine enthusiasm to
interpret the saying of a famous writer from
the past.|||"A great man is like the strong and flexible bamboo - it yields to the wind, but it doesn't break, and always rises again" (juexue, inspired by Kongzi and Laozi)
or maybe
"Greatness doesn't lie in making no mistakes, but in learning from your mistakes without being discouraged by them" (juexue, inspired by Kongzi and Buddha)
(Kongzi = Confucius)|||Never give in to failure! Rise up and claim victory by never quitting.|||Success should not be measured from every success rather from the ability to rise from every failure. T4|||Surely he is just using his own words to say "whatever doesn't kill us makes us stronger"|||It takes a miracle to never fall from the highest peak, and strength to always climb up from our deepest depth.
One who never falls from their highest pedestal is rare, and even though they live a life with no hardships, they also live it inexperienced. When we fall from our priding moment, it takes great strength to realize the mistake we made, accept that we made it, learn from it, and find a way to rise above the sadness that it brought.|||Failing is less important than how you choose to act about it.|||Great men fall and rise again, only fools keep lying down.|||"it's not about IF you fall, but whether or not you can rise back up again if you do"|||Its fine the way it is.
But for fun I will fool around with it a bit.
"The greatest crowning glory is not in never being inflicted with sorrow but ascending from the root of our previous inflictions." -Confucius (translated by Juefawn)
be difficult-in the extreme;for even if we could pinpoint it;we would likely if we lived long enough,to change it.
This,then,"goes along" with his next few words;and i guess jesus christ "rose"the
last time he "failed"-note the exclamation marks,for he HAD TO FAIL-it was part of
the(cosmic)plan.
Anyway,Socrates(the so-called greatest philosopher)didnt rise again.
Not that ive or we should be against "martyredom" per se;why should we
(a recent case in mind are the "japs" of
world war 2; the kamikaze were known not
only to be foolish in giving their lives so
cheaply,but were also known to be barbaric
to those others who were different(and so
they "meted-out barbaric treatment").
For anyone of us i think would readily give our lives if it would change a lot and achieve
peace,large-scale.
Those who know of me might expect what im about to say;that Confucius was trying to put-into-words the equally "great saying"
of quote,Learning from our mistakes unquote.
But he might have known that this method takes time;from days to even centuries-
for its likely that he and they knew that others hadnt learned-from-their-mistakes,
centuries earlier!
But he probably and also knew that sometimes mistakes need to be "impressed" upon people;that a Majority
-of-the-people have to want and require their leaders to change things;i would give examples but im pushed-for-time!
Anyway,just also like to say that even one person's "greatest glory"is another's opposite,something we should never forget
also.
im bck;so reading thro the latest,i would say that ibrahim's"rise up and claim victory" is a slogan withvery little worth;its a remainder of ancient so-called "glories" and,
as a rebuff i'd say that that type of thing did not help the south in their fight with the northern states,one bit.
Electro8 correctly states that we all can and do fail- but apparently doesnt elaborate
possibly because of embarrassment,the last time it happened(i would say that all us darwinists have been taught to recognise
failure;but not tolerance of it).
JohnR reports that its probabe meaning is that while we are still alive,"(we)..are stronger for it". I think this is an obvious mistake,based on the myth that as long as
we can think,therefore we might rise(forgetting that we may decide that the fight wasnt worthwhile originally).
aidan402 reminds us that "great men"....
usually remain so in our minds and history
(that they"fall and rise again"indicates that
they dont usually or hardly ever,change in our minds as so-called Great People).
Absent Glare reminds us that the conclusion of history(which is now,the "winning" or leading history writer
of our time-Not of all time, though)is that the "real" failure is in "giving-up".
Juexue gives an interesting "twist" on
Confucius, by asking us or giving us the
(special?) choice of 2 meanings;the first
meaning being stronger than he 2nd(so beware any of the 2nd-one choosers!;and note,BOTH have the "authority" in juexue's
eyes,of being inspired-by both himself two
other eastern idols(and one,apparently,as
the equal of Confucius).
The Sniper is in agreement that the "failing"
is a personal matter and as such doesnt matter if one doesnt rise-again;if one doesnt want to-doesnt choose to-then one doesnt need "to act"accordingly.Its all an
individual thing,never mind a national slogan
(or dream).
Makiko H correctly states that its impossible to "never fall from the highesr peak...or..
climb up from the lowest depth.."Someone who does is "rare...but...inexperienced.."
Also,in learning from our fall-in-pride,it is a
"great strength"to realise the mistake made,
and to get over the sadness that that entails.
i dont happen to agree with her assessment;for its too-focussed on (so called) rare Miracles; i think she shows this when she talks of the"priding moment".
And in doing so,she,for me at least shows that whilst a lot of emotion is contained in what i call her "fall",very little if any learning
takes place at that time-if at all!
And even though i think she (mis)under stands that those usually who we put on a high"pedestal" are correctly rare;it is incorrect to state that they have"lived a life with no hardship".
But i do take the point that a highly-thought-of and-rare person is one who is more highly thought of if they have experienced a hard life.Its a better and more convincing story or true tale,i guess,
Anyway,i would say that this quote of confucius that you have chozen has not only "touched-a-nerve"in some here,but
has enabled some true thoughts on past quoted mistakes to be Aired again;with,
i may say,with genuine enthusiasm to
interpret the saying of a famous writer from
the past.|||"A great man is like the strong and flexible bamboo - it yields to the wind, but it doesn't break, and always rises again" (juexue, inspired by Kongzi and Laozi)
or maybe
"Greatness doesn't lie in making no mistakes, but in learning from your mistakes without being discouraged by them" (juexue, inspired by Kongzi and Buddha)
(Kongzi = Confucius)|||Never give in to failure! Rise up and claim victory by never quitting.|||Success should not be measured from every success rather from the ability to rise from every failure. T4|||Surely he is just using his own words to say "whatever doesn't kill us makes us stronger"|||It takes a miracle to never fall from the highest peak, and strength to always climb up from our deepest depth.
One who never falls from their highest pedestal is rare, and even though they live a life with no hardships, they also live it inexperienced. When we fall from our priding moment, it takes great strength to realize the mistake we made, accept that we made it, learn from it, and find a way to rise above the sadness that it brought.|||Failing is less important than how you choose to act about it.|||Great men fall and rise again, only fools keep lying down.|||"it's not about IF you fall, but whether or not you can rise back up again if you do"|||Its fine the way it is.
But for fun I will fool around with it a bit.
"The greatest crowning glory is not in never being inflicted with sorrow but ascending from the root of our previous inflictions." -Confucius (translated by Juefawn)
How would you draw this Confucius quote?
How would i draw a picture of this quote: I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me, I will be concerned at my own want of ability.|||I would draw a group of people hanging out at one table, distracted and bored with darker tones in the back ground. And then lighted in the foreground is somebody studying with a stack of books with college acceptance letter hanging out of his stack of papers.
What distinguishes Chuang Tzu and Confucius? what is so important about Chuang Tzu?
what are some of the most important things about Chuang Tzu's philosophy?|||Zhuangzi and Confucius are completely different. Confucius' philosophy is about striving to achieve political and educational ideals that he associates with the "ways of the ancients." Zhuangzi's philosophy is about acting in accordance to the natural interconnected fluid principle of change, the Dao, and he thinks any assertive human action goes against it. Confucius holds education and learning in very high regard. Zhuangzi is often anti-intellectual.
I've studied a lot of Western Philosophy, but I'm a big fan of Zhuangzi. He's probably my favorite philosopher. I think his quietist approach to being and thought were way a head of his time. In particular he realised the distinction between the thinker and the thought, the subject and the object, is fundamental to the ontological nature of our universe in itself. This is a distinction that Descartes assumed without realising. In his critique of human rationality I think Zhuangzi anticipated some of the western postmodern philosophers.
Read the Inner Chapters of Zhuangzi.|||Chuang Tzu adhered to the basic philosophy of the Tao
which put simply is "go with the flow".
Kung Fu Tzu was more in the vein of western philosophers
such as Plato, Aristotle, Socrates etc.
The important thing about Chuang was that it stressed
the concept of enlightment as being the exposure of the
true nature of a man. Shedding light on the things within
that live in darkness is the acquisition of consciousness.
It changes what we imagine ourselves to be into what
we, in fact, are.
I've studied a lot of Western Philosophy, but I'm a big fan of Zhuangzi. He's probably my favorite philosopher. I think his quietist approach to being and thought were way a head of his time. In particular he realised the distinction between the thinker and the thought, the subject and the object, is fundamental to the ontological nature of our universe in itself. This is a distinction that Descartes assumed without realising. In his critique of human rationality I think Zhuangzi anticipated some of the western postmodern philosophers.
Read the Inner Chapters of Zhuangzi.|||Chuang Tzu adhered to the basic philosophy of the Tao
which put simply is "go with the flow".
Kung Fu Tzu was more in the vein of western philosophers
such as Plato, Aristotle, Socrates etc.
The important thing about Chuang was that it stressed
the concept of enlightment as being the exposure of the
true nature of a man. Shedding light on the things within
that live in darkness is the acquisition of consciousness.
It changes what we imagine ourselves to be into what
we, in fact, are.
Who do you think Confucius would endorse in the upcoming election and on what grounds?
feel free to incorporate current issues and party views and any sort of quote (no Neo-Confucianism please) in your reasoning.|||Whew!|||you racist ***** youre a HATER ..YOURE JUST MAD CUZ YOU HAVE NO FLAVOR IN YOU YOURE JUST DULL WHITE..
|||Confucius say
by leaving out a conservative view point,
you dwell in endless sh!t and opinion of nothing.|||Why not go to the source of Chinese influence Chairman Mao.
He would endorse the democrat victor make little difference to him, both have followed the little red book religiously.|||Confucious say: Man of age, gain much wisdom.
Confucious say:Woman with menstration, bomb nation
Confucious say: Man of 2 races, have 2 faces.|||Based on 4,052 of our own died in IRAQ plus who knows how many of theirs plus whoever we're fighting, I would say RALPH NADER or at least a democrate. Wait a minute isn't he one of those people who invented gun powder, I maybe wrong.|||Lucy Liu would be Confucius choice over Hillary, and Jet li over OB|||McCain cause they're both old as sin|||No, Confucius is dead, what would it matter now?
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|||Confucius say
by leaving out a conservative view point,
you dwell in endless sh!t and opinion of nothing.|||Why not go to the source of Chinese influence Chairman Mao.
He would endorse the democrat victor make little difference to him, both have followed the little red book religiously.|||Confucious say: Man of age, gain much wisdom.
Confucious say:Woman with menstration, bomb nation
Confucious say: Man of 2 races, have 2 faces.|||Based on 4,052 of our own died in IRAQ plus who knows how many of theirs plus whoever we're fighting, I would say RALPH NADER or at least a democrate. Wait a minute isn't he one of those people who invented gun powder, I maybe wrong.|||Lucy Liu would be Confucius choice over Hillary, and Jet li over OB|||McCain cause they're both old as sin|||No, Confucius is dead, what would it matter now?
How does Confucius relate to this quote?
"People know what they do; they frequently know why they do what they do; but what they don't know is what what they do does”
I would like to know his philosophical interests in it. How does he relate, and stand by this quote even though he was not the one who said this?|||Well you will never know as he can never tell you specifically, having departed this life many centuries ago..
However, you may be able to infer what he might think of it by reading his works.
Personally, I think you should rephrase it such that you understand fully what you want to look for in Confucius' work.
I would like to know his philosophical interests in it. How does he relate, and stand by this quote even though he was not the one who said this?|||Well you will never know as he can never tell you specifically, having departed this life many centuries ago..
However, you may be able to infer what he might think of it by reading his works.
Personally, I think you should rephrase it such that you understand fully what you want to look for in Confucius' work.
What are eight important details of confucius life?
I need 8 important details of confucius life but i mean IMPORTANT!
Thanks love ya guys! GOOD ONES LOVE YA GUYS =]]|||Read about him and pick your own details!
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/confuc鈥?/a>
Thanks love ya guys! GOOD ONES LOVE YA GUYS =]]|||Read about him and pick your own details!
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/confuc鈥?/a>
Confucius?
Can anyone tell me about the life of Confusius? Just any information about him?|||K'ung Fu-tzu - Confucius (551 - 479 B.C.E.)
Confucius, (551-479 BC -- Wade-Giles K'ung-fu-tzu or Pinyin Kongfuzi), or Master K'ung, whose life defines the end of the Spring and Autumn Period in Chinese history, becomes long after his death the dominant Chinese philosopher both morally and politically.
In the Warring States Period Mencius (Meng Tzu) (c.390-305 BC) extended and systematized Confucius's ideas; but with Confucius's adoption in the H脿n Dynasty as the official moral and political doctrine of the State, the Confucian tradition became so broad that "Scholar" or "Literatus" became all but synonymous with "Confucian," and so Confucianism could simply be called the Ju Chia], or School of the Literati -- one of the Six Schools of Chinese philosophy. As one of the "Three Ways," or (the three "doctrines" or religions), together with Taoism and Buddhism, Confucianism also grew into one of the traditional religions of the H脿n Chinese.
In the year 551 BC, the famous thinker and educator of ancient China, Confucius, was born at today's Qufu in Shandong Province, to a family that was far from being well-to-do. But he was an earnest and hard-working pupil even in his childhood. When a young man of a little over twenty, he became a minor official of the state. Since he was very knowledgeable and serious in work, he achieved great distinction in the job and thus became quite well-known by the time he turned thirty. Confucius had been to many of the principalities of the time, advocating his political views and seeking to have his service accepted by the princes in administering their states. But his views and opinions seemed to have fallen on deaf ears and consequently Confucius made up his mind to devote all his energies to education. When people learned about this, many of them sent their children to him to be educated. They were accepted one and all and so Confucius became the first man in the history of Chinese education to start a private school.
Confucius was a dedicated educator, having accepted a total of 3000 students in his life of whom seventy-two were outstanding scholars. Through educational work, Confucius succeeded in propagating his political views. Eventually he and his students e-merged as an independent school of thought, the Confucius School which exerted a tremendous impact on feudalist China which lasted thousands of years.
Confucius lived until he was seventy-three and his death was deeply mourned by his students. Some of them stayed for as long as three years by the side of his grave and Zi Lu topped all by staying there alone for another three years. In order not to forget his teachings, Confucius's students wrote down all his dialogues with them. Later they set about collecting and editing what Confucius had said on other questions and how he had dealt with various problems and situations. All this was written into a classic of the Confucian School - The Confucian Analects.|||Probably the great chinese philospher of all time.|||His was very educated and his wisdom was valued by many... but not everyone seemed to approve of his teaching method. he seemed to upset the parents of some rich kid.|||Confucius was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher influencing thought and life, personal and governmental morality (morality is manner, character, and proper behavior), correctness of relationships, justice and sincerity (moral excellence or a virtue of speaking truly about one's feelings, thoughts, and desires). The thinking part is something you can do when relating from your 'past' to your present 'dilemmas'. This thinking may be the easy part whereas the social explaining may be difficult but enjoyably social.
Confucius, (551-479 BC -- Wade-Giles K'ung-fu-tzu or Pinyin Kongfuzi), or Master K'ung, whose life defines the end of the Spring and Autumn Period in Chinese history, becomes long after his death the dominant Chinese philosopher both morally and politically.
In the Warring States Period Mencius (Meng Tzu) (c.390-305 BC) extended and systematized Confucius's ideas; but with Confucius's adoption in the H脿n Dynasty as the official moral and political doctrine of the State, the Confucian tradition became so broad that "Scholar" or "Literatus" became all but synonymous with "Confucian," and so Confucianism could simply be called the Ju Chia], or School of the Literati -- one of the Six Schools of Chinese philosophy. As one of the "Three Ways," or (the three "doctrines" or religions), together with Taoism and Buddhism, Confucianism also grew into one of the traditional religions of the H脿n Chinese.
In the year 551 BC, the famous thinker and educator of ancient China, Confucius, was born at today's Qufu in Shandong Province, to a family that was far from being well-to-do. But he was an earnest and hard-working pupil even in his childhood. When a young man of a little over twenty, he became a minor official of the state. Since he was very knowledgeable and serious in work, he achieved great distinction in the job and thus became quite well-known by the time he turned thirty. Confucius had been to many of the principalities of the time, advocating his political views and seeking to have his service accepted by the princes in administering their states. But his views and opinions seemed to have fallen on deaf ears and consequently Confucius made up his mind to devote all his energies to education. When people learned about this, many of them sent their children to him to be educated. They were accepted one and all and so Confucius became the first man in the history of Chinese education to start a private school.
Confucius was a dedicated educator, having accepted a total of 3000 students in his life of whom seventy-two were outstanding scholars. Through educational work, Confucius succeeded in propagating his political views. Eventually he and his students e-merged as an independent school of thought, the Confucius School which exerted a tremendous impact on feudalist China which lasted thousands of years.
Confucius lived until he was seventy-three and his death was deeply mourned by his students. Some of them stayed for as long as three years by the side of his grave and Zi Lu topped all by staying there alone for another three years. In order not to forget his teachings, Confucius's students wrote down all his dialogues with them. Later they set about collecting and editing what Confucius had said on other questions and how he had dealt with various problems and situations. All this was written into a classic of the Confucian School - The Confucian Analects.|||Probably the great chinese philospher of all time.|||His was very educated and his wisdom was valued by many... but not everyone seemed to approve of his teaching method. he seemed to upset the parents of some rich kid.|||Confucius was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher influencing thought and life, personal and governmental morality (morality is manner, character, and proper behavior), correctness of relationships, justice and sincerity (moral excellence or a virtue of speaking truly about one's feelings, thoughts, and desires). The thinking part is something you can do when relating from your 'past' to your present 'dilemmas'. This thinking may be the easy part whereas the social explaining may be difficult but enjoyably social.
Confucius!!!!!!!?
Confucius argued dat da government should be run by the _ _ _li_uci_ _ people with high moral characters %26amp; eduction.|||Yes he did do these things. His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.
He felt that we must lead from the top down, that without proper morality in government, how could we expect those that are followers to act in a way other than bad, if we do not lead by example.
He felt that we must lead from the top down, that without proper morality in government, how could we expect those that are followers to act in a way other than bad, if we do not lead by example.
What are some pros and cons about Confucius philosophy?
What do you like, or deslike in Confucius philosophy?|||Confucius revered the Yellow Emperor, knew of immortals and heaven, and focused on human conduct. When the people in his time did not appreciate his insight, he withdrew, wisely understanding they could not be properly led.
His ethical position, "jen," is goodness, including concern for the well-being of others.
To that end, he emphasized the value of respect for people's social roles, e.g. respect for those who were being parents, those who were elected officials, etc. At the same time, he discerned the goodness or lack thereof e.g. in an elected official.
He understood that a social role has certain attributes such as wisdom, faithfulness, kindness, which are necessary to its proper functioning. Thus, rites, or right-you-all, ritual, when lived, important "ways to be." "A Boy Scout is reverent, thrify, trustworthy, brave (and so on)" is a type of li or set of behaviors (be-having) which, when sincere, help define what a Scout is.
The rites were not to be taken so strictly that they became thickly obscuring of the proper and useful intent of the role. (Jesus in his day noted a similar over-emphasis on minor duties among the Pharisees, a group noted for its strict observance of rules and laws, but perhaps less-merciful and loving than ought be.)
Thus, practical moral awareness, jen, acts as a moral compass and as wisdom (wise dominion) for the social rites (li) and duties (yi).
Loyalty and the silver rule ("Do not unto others, that which you would not have done to you") are framed within jen, a sense of moral goodness.
The "cons" about Confucius' philosophy are mainly those of misinterpretation or incorrect application. If one is too strict, inflexible, proud, lacking genuine jen or moral compass, misplaced loyalty, etc.
"The Masters and Their Retreats," a book by Mark Prophet, has a section on Confucius as he presently is: a Director of a major teaching institution of the Saints, located in the heaven world above the Grand Tetons, Wyoming. Saint John the Baptist is reported to be a major Teacher of the higher life, for the many visitors, there. Mr. Prophet advises asking Saint Michael to escort one's soul to visit the Retreat while one's body rests at night.
cordially,
j.|||I like that its very sensible.
I dislike that its very formulaic.
Advantage: its easy to follow its logic/ rhetoric.
Disadvantage: not good for developing original thought - it might turn you into a snivelling chanter.
His ethical position, "jen," is goodness, including concern for the well-being of others.
To that end, he emphasized the value of respect for people's social roles, e.g. respect for those who were being parents, those who were elected officials, etc. At the same time, he discerned the goodness or lack thereof e.g. in an elected official.
He understood that a social role has certain attributes such as wisdom, faithfulness, kindness, which are necessary to its proper functioning. Thus, rites, or right-you-all, ritual, when lived, important "ways to be." "A Boy Scout is reverent, thrify, trustworthy, brave (and so on)" is a type of li or set of behaviors (be-having) which, when sincere, help define what a Scout is.
The rites were not to be taken so strictly that they became thickly obscuring of the proper and useful intent of the role. (Jesus in his day noted a similar over-emphasis on minor duties among the Pharisees, a group noted for its strict observance of rules and laws, but perhaps less-merciful and loving than ought be.)
Thus, practical moral awareness, jen, acts as a moral compass and as wisdom (wise dominion) for the social rites (li) and duties (yi).
Loyalty and the silver rule ("Do not unto others, that which you would not have done to you") are framed within jen, a sense of moral goodness.
The "cons" about Confucius' philosophy are mainly those of misinterpretation or incorrect application. If one is too strict, inflexible, proud, lacking genuine jen or moral compass, misplaced loyalty, etc.
"The Masters and Their Retreats," a book by Mark Prophet, has a section on Confucius as he presently is: a Director of a major teaching institution of the Saints, located in the heaven world above the Grand Tetons, Wyoming. Saint John the Baptist is reported to be a major Teacher of the higher life, for the many visitors, there. Mr. Prophet advises asking Saint Michael to escort one's soul to visit the Retreat while one's body rests at night.
cordially,
j.|||I like that its very sensible.
I dislike that its very formulaic.
Advantage: its easy to follow its logic/ rhetoric.
Disadvantage: not good for developing original thought - it might turn you into a snivelling chanter.
What corps of public officials eventually developed out of Confucius' teachings?
Confucinians. They believe in excellence .... although some went to far and became Nazis.
Real answer:
I haven't got a clue. Do you?
Jonnie|||All civil servants and bureaucrats had to pass a Confucian exam.
It's still pretty much the same here in China.
Real answer:
I haven't got a clue. Do you?
Jonnie|||All civil servants and bureaucrats had to pass a Confucian exam.
It's still pretty much the same here in China.
How can I become an influential philosopher like Confucius and Gandhi?
philosophise your way to getting a job.
|||Doing what they did would be a good place to start.|||Start talking and see if anyone actually listens to your inane ramblings. Be sure to write it all down for those who weren't there at the time. Oh, and, keep your day job; philosophy doesn't pay.|||Stop hanging out here, for a start. ;-)|||They were wise men with lifetimes of experience. they didn't just take a course on philosophy and say "that's neat" They committed themselves to figuring out how societies work, what things in life work, and what don't. They utilized their charismatic capabilities and were great speakers. They pretty much dedicated themselves to their beliefs, and helping out others using those beliefs.|||DUMP MORMONISM FOR STARTERS!!!!|||Hmm... an original idea might be a good place to start.
|||Doing what they did would be a good place to start.|||Start talking and see if anyone actually listens to your inane ramblings. Be sure to write it all down for those who weren't there at the time. Oh, and, keep your day job; philosophy doesn't pay.|||Stop hanging out here, for a start. ;-)|||They were wise men with lifetimes of experience. they didn't just take a course on philosophy and say "that's neat" They committed themselves to figuring out how societies work, what things in life work, and what don't. They utilized their charismatic capabilities and were great speakers. They pretty much dedicated themselves to their beliefs, and helping out others using those beliefs.|||DUMP MORMONISM FOR STARTERS!!!!|||Hmm... an original idea might be a good place to start.
How do you think Confucius's eduction theory?
Confucius said,"Is it not a pleasure after all to practice in due time what one has learn锛烮s it not a delight after all to have friends come from afar?"|||Confucius he say, "woman who cooks meat and peas in same pot very unhygienic"
How was Han Feizi's philosophy of Legalism different from Confucius philosophy? Why did Buddhism appeal to m?
Han Feizi was Taoist. Taoism negates much of Confucius' Legalism.
Does anyone know a site where I could find funny Confucius quotes?
Not the ones people turn in but real ones he said.|||Charlie Chan movies of some years back were full of (fake) funny Confucius quotes with Charlie Chan using them to wise up one of his sons about his insights as a great detective.
For example, usually prefaced by "Confusius say..."
Charlie Chan: Mind like parachute - only function when open.
Charlie Chan: Free ticket to circus like gold ring on merry-go-round - make enjoyment double.
Charlie Chan: Curiosity responsible for cat needing nine lives.
Lt. Macy: [referring to Lee] Hello, Mr. Chan. You sure got a bright kid. He gave me a good steer.
Charlie Chan: Uh, sometimes suspect anxious offspring of giving bull.
Charlie Chan: Man who seek trouble never find it far off.
Charlie Chan: Cannot tell where path lead until reach end of road.
Charlie Chan: Question without answer like faraway water - no good for nearby fire.
Charlie Chan: One grain of luck sometimes worth more than whole rice field of wisdom.
Lee Chan: How do you do it, Pop?
Lee Chan: Evidence like nose on anteater.
Charlie Chan: Silent witness sometimes speaks loudest.|||well i dont kno bout funny but heres a few
www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Confuciu鈥?br>
www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/c/
confucius.html
thinkexist.com/quotes/confucius/
www.poemofquotes.com/quotes/c/confuciu鈥?br>
quotes.
hopefully these help u|||Confucius was a philosopher, not a comedian. You could find plenty of Confucius sayings, but funny? Not really.|||no
but hey, i get 2 points!
For example, usually prefaced by "Confusius say..."
Charlie Chan: Mind like parachute - only function when open.
Charlie Chan: Free ticket to circus like gold ring on merry-go-round - make enjoyment double.
Charlie Chan: Curiosity responsible for cat needing nine lives.
Lt. Macy: [referring to Lee] Hello, Mr. Chan. You sure got a bright kid. He gave me a good steer.
Charlie Chan: Uh, sometimes suspect anxious offspring of giving bull.
Charlie Chan: Man who seek trouble never find it far off.
Charlie Chan: Cannot tell where path lead until reach end of road.
Charlie Chan: Question without answer like faraway water - no good for nearby fire.
Charlie Chan: One grain of luck sometimes worth more than whole rice field of wisdom.
Lee Chan: How do you do it, Pop?
Lee Chan: Evidence like nose on anteater.
Charlie Chan: Silent witness sometimes speaks loudest.|||well i dont kno bout funny but heres a few
www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Confuciu鈥?br>
www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/c/
confucius.html
thinkexist.com/quotes/confucius/
www.poemofquotes.com/quotes/c/confuciu鈥?br>
quotes.
hopefully these help u|||Confucius was a philosopher, not a comedian. You could find plenty of Confucius sayings, but funny? Not really.|||no
but hey, i get 2 points!
How can i get chinese confucius peace prize or chinese world harmony prize?
i try to live in harmony with nature, using with minimal carbon footprint. is this sort of harmony good enough for me to apply for the next chinese harmony prize?|||You'd have to be against the Chinese people and for the CCP. that's peace, apparently.|||You'd have to set your son up for a staged attacked in which you claim he's been shot through the face just prior to an election, but was able to chow down his chow mien a day or two afterwards. You know how it is... Fat boys have to eat frequently if they want to look like Buddha!|||QQ is no longer safe, it is loaded with China's filtering propaganda and media-suppressing block. Confucius peace prize is a cheap rip-off of the Nobel Peace prize, once again, China is good at something we all know best. lol|||Go to the next PRC meeting and slip them some cash with the promise that you WILL show up to collect the award!!! Ha ha ha ha ha.|||You will have to participate in Cultural Revolution.
Another Cultural Revolution Now!
Another Cultural Revolution Now!
Could someone compare and contrast Confucius and Aristotle?
I need help comparing the two; how are they alike, how are they similar. Nothing too detailed, just the basic things about them.|||Aristotle once said, “Man is by nature a political animal.” While this may be true, men are by no means bound to agree with one another regarding politics. In Confucius’ book The Analects and in Socrates’ book Crito, these philosophers offer differing solutions to the problems of their countries by addressing the areas of right conduct, effective government, and moral perfection. Their solutions differ because their respective cultures stressed very different morals.
Confucius believed that the most important virtue a person could have was a respect for the rules of propriety, the rules governing the attitudes of society. In The Analects, he said that “Respectfulness, without the rules of propriety, becomes laborious bustle; carefulness, without the rules of propriety, becomes timidity; boldness, without the rules of propriety, becomes insubordination; straightforwardness, without the rules of propriety, becomes rudeness.” He believed that without these rules, society would cease to function as a body.
http://www.exampleessays.com/viewpaper/8…
http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/no…
http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o%26amp;d=9569…
http://www.1000ventures.com/business_gui…
Confucius believed that the most important virtue a person could have was a respect for the rules of propriety, the rules governing the attitudes of society. In The Analects, he said that “Respectfulness, without the rules of propriety, becomes laborious bustle; carefulness, without the rules of propriety, becomes timidity; boldness, without the rules of propriety, becomes insubordination; straightforwardness, without the rules of propriety, becomes rudeness.” He believed that without these rules, society would cease to function as a body.
http://www.exampleessays.com/viewpaper/8…
http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/no…
http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o%26amp;d=9569…
http://www.1000ventures.com/business_gui…
What are the guidelines Confucius sets forth about the relationship between the ruler and the ruled?
Respect, obedience, and observation of the class-appropriate rituals.
Manners and knowledge of the book of poetry are also essential.
Manners and knowledge of the book of poetry are also essential.
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What major contribution did Confucius make to the cultural development of China?
hard-working, self-discipline|||Education first. Knowledge is eveything.
Is it true that Korean historians are telling everybody that Confucius was Korean?
That's a bit of a stretch, don't ya think? Everyone knows Confucius was Chinese...
But is this true????|||No way !!
It is falsehood:}*|||not true
But is this true????|||No way !!
It is falsehood:}*|||not true
What would Confucius say about comparing ourselves to others?
Confucious say:
Crowded elevator always smell different to midget.
Man with tight trousers is pressing his luck.
Man who eat many prunes get good run for money.
War doesn't determine who is right, war determines who is left.
Man who fishes in other man's well often catches crabs.|||maybe..... Only a fool compares self with any but the one in the mirror... :)
Crowded elevator always smell different to midget.
Man with tight trousers is pressing his luck.
Man who eat many prunes get good run for money.
War doesn't determine who is right, war determines who is left.
Man who fishes in other man's well often catches crabs.|||maybe..... Only a fool compares self with any but the one in the mirror... :)
Jesus Buddha Shinto Hindu Mohammad Tao Confucius: Can they All be Real? How can they be all True?
Can All religions be true?
Can All gods god goood be true?
Can All sacred text be the word of god. If so, library full of word of god.
If there a right / wrong religion?
Is there a true / false religion?
Is the true / false god.
Do some go the "right" church
Do some go the "wrong" church?|||The organized religions are man-made things...
some have better or worse understandings of
deity and the metaphysical world than others.
Some are based on poor ideas but manage to
do good, and others are based on good ideas
and yet seem to do harm.
I'm a follower of the primordial Mother Goddess,
and our religon has a long history of not harming
anyone... we also have no specific rules, just a
few basic guidelines for honorable living. I think
our religion is one of the best, but in addition I
also like some sects of Hinduism and Buddhism.|||- Can All sacred text be the word of god. If so, library full of word of god.
Recall that every sacred text was written by priests with an agenda, not by the holy men themselves. Often they were written hundreds of years after the holy men lived.
Think about it.|||Jesus Buddha Shinto Hindu Mohammad Tao Confucius: Can they All be Real? How can they be all True?
The only one that is true is Jesus - the rest are Satan's pawns
Can All religions be true?
No - only Christianity is the true religion
Can All gods god goood be true?
No - only YHWH, the God of heaven, along with Jesus and the Holy Spirit are true.
Can All sacred text be the word of god. If so, library full of word of god.
Ony God's Holy Bible is the true Sacred text
The answers to the remainder of the questions is above !
May God bless you as you study His Word
%26lt;:)))%26gt;%26lt;
King James Bible|||How are we supposed to answer when you seem so set already on your opinion? I'm sorry. Wish I had the answer. It's too much to type and I don't know what I could say that would help.
I personally think every religion has truth. And I believe God doesn't mind what we are. Doesn't even care if you're atheist.|||Hinduism says, the most important thing is faith.
If u have faith, ur prayers will be answers no matter what religion u subscribe to.
that explains how miracles can happen within all religions. Also explains how they can all be real..|||Fools can ask more questions than wise men can answer.|||I bet the parts they all agree on are true and the rest is politics.|||FALSE|||Bruce lee says :
Wise men learn from stupid question more than a silly man learn from a wise answer !|||Every single question here is an opinion, sooo umm.
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
and umm... hmmmm no
Can All gods god goood be true?
Can All sacred text be the word of god. If so, library full of word of god.
If there a right / wrong religion?
Is there a true / false religion?
Is the true / false god.
Do some go the "right" church
Do some go the "wrong" church?|||The organized religions are man-made things...
some have better or worse understandings of
deity and the metaphysical world than others.
Some are based on poor ideas but manage to
do good, and others are based on good ideas
and yet seem to do harm.
I'm a follower of the primordial Mother Goddess,
and our religon has a long history of not harming
anyone... we also have no specific rules, just a
few basic guidelines for honorable living. I think
our religion is one of the best, but in addition I
also like some sects of Hinduism and Buddhism.|||- Can All sacred text be the word of god. If so, library full of word of god.
Recall that every sacred text was written by priests with an agenda, not by the holy men themselves. Often they were written hundreds of years after the holy men lived.
Think about it.|||Jesus Buddha Shinto Hindu Mohammad Tao Confucius: Can they All be Real? How can they be all True?
The only one that is true is Jesus - the rest are Satan's pawns
Can All religions be true?
No - only Christianity is the true religion
Can All gods god goood be true?
No - only YHWH, the God of heaven, along with Jesus and the Holy Spirit are true.
Can All sacred text be the word of god. If so, library full of word of god.
Ony God's Holy Bible is the true Sacred text
The answers to the remainder of the questions is above !
May God bless you as you study His Word
%26lt;:)))%26gt;%26lt;
King James Bible|||How are we supposed to answer when you seem so set already on your opinion? I'm sorry. Wish I had the answer. It's too much to type and I don't know what I could say that would help.
I personally think every religion has truth. And I believe God doesn't mind what we are. Doesn't even care if you're atheist.|||Hinduism says, the most important thing is faith.
If u have faith, ur prayers will be answers no matter what religion u subscribe to.
that explains how miracles can happen within all religions. Also explains how they can all be real..|||Fools can ask more questions than wise men can answer.|||I bet the parts they all agree on are true and the rest is politics.|||FALSE|||Bruce lee says :
Wise men learn from stupid question more than a silly man learn from a wise answer !|||Every single question here is an opinion, sooo umm.
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
and umm... hmmmm no
What does the Christian Bible, the Muslim Qur'an, and Confucius say about greed?
I am aware of a Chinese story about greed involving a dragon, but would like more insight on this topic please.|||BIBLE SAYS THE LOVE OF money is the root of evil.|||Greed and faith cannot coexist in the human heart - Mohammed(pbuh)
“Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.” - Jesus
Confucius didn't say anything about greed specifically.|||they all agree that greed is a bad thing.
“Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.” - Jesus
Confucius didn't say anything about greed specifically.|||they all agree that greed is a bad thing.
Not sure how to write a conclusion on Confucius i have got an opening statement but i don't know how to do it?
Confucius was a great prophet of the ancient world and his great discipline has served as a great mile stone for all religions of that era and up until the modern day.|||Your conclusion is just a final summarization of your entire paper.
Confucius' influence on political and social aspects of Ancient China?
What do you think they are?
I know that he established a very strong sense of filial duties but what else?
Thanks!|||The 5 concepts (a place to start) are:
Jen.(Oneness, man-to-manness, love) Jen is an all encompassing love for not only every other person but also of oneself. Translating the Chinese character Jen leaves us with the symbol for 'human being' and for 'two'. This translates loosely to loving others as you would love yourself, and in the West it could be best described as Confucius' golden rule. However Confucianism states the Golden Rule in the negative- "Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do unto you".
Chun tzu(One who lives by Jen) The chun tzu is one who lives by the ideal of Jen and is neither petty, arrogant, mean-spirited or vengeful. A Chun tzu is one who is comfortable with his or herself and is completely respecting to the people he or she meets.
Li(the way things should be done)In Li one must be aware of the way one should act and function within a society. In Li one can best cultivate their character by understanding what it entails. Li encompasses most importantly the Doctrine of the Mean, and the Five Constant Relationships.
Te(Power, political power.)Te establishes the guidelines for a just government and faithful subjects. Government should be virtuous while ruling, and must keep the confidence of the people. As subjects to the ruler, they must give their popular trust for a country to prosper.
Wen(the arts) Wen is Confucianism's respect for art for art's sake and for society's sake as well. Confucius saw that great and powerful nations has extensively cultivated their arts and intellectual endeavors. As knowledge grows, so does the country, leading Confucius to base his esteem of a country by the beauty of its art and the intellect of their philosophers.
I know that he established a very strong sense of filial duties but what else?
Thanks!|||The 5 concepts (a place to start) are:
Jen.(Oneness, man-to-manness, love) Jen is an all encompassing love for not only every other person but also of oneself. Translating the Chinese character Jen leaves us with the symbol for 'human being' and for 'two'. This translates loosely to loving others as you would love yourself, and in the West it could be best described as Confucius' golden rule. However Confucianism states the Golden Rule in the negative- "Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do unto you".
Chun tzu(One who lives by Jen) The chun tzu is one who lives by the ideal of Jen and is neither petty, arrogant, mean-spirited or vengeful. A Chun tzu is one who is comfortable with his or herself and is completely respecting to the people he or she meets.
Li(the way things should be done)In Li one must be aware of the way one should act and function within a society. In Li one can best cultivate their character by understanding what it entails. Li encompasses most importantly the Doctrine of the Mean, and the Five Constant Relationships.
Te(Power, political power.)Te establishes the guidelines for a just government and faithful subjects. Government should be virtuous while ruling, and must keep the confidence of the people. As subjects to the ruler, they must give their popular trust for a country to prosper.
Wen(the arts) Wen is Confucianism's respect for art for art's sake and for society's sake as well. Confucius saw that great and powerful nations has extensively cultivated their arts and intellectual endeavors. As knowledge grows, so does the country, leading Confucius to base his esteem of a country by the beauty of its art and the intellect of their philosophers.
What would be the Chinese reaction now that Taiwan has blocked Lien Chan from receiving Confucius Peace Prize?
Taiwan is fed up of Chinese gimmicks of declaring public holidays and prizes in order to further its illegitimate agenda. Consequently they have decided to send a firm signal to the Chinese that Taiwan will not be a party to prizes that have been instituted to further the authoritarian agenda of the Chinese Communist Party.
What tantrums is China like to throw at Taiwan, given that CCP is known to behave in childish fashion whenever some country chooses to snub them.|||I hope the CCP gets very upset and "disowns Taiwan". Ha!|||Taiwan has not "blocked" him from receiving the prize. He accepted the prize but decided not to appear at the award ceremony.
He was surprised by the award, as well as the rest of Taiwan.
Even his own China friendly Kuomintang Party was quite amused at the award.
http://tw.news.yahoo.com/article/url/d/a鈥?/a>
they were never informed of nomination or any idea of this made up award.
The world and the people of Taiwan see this as a joke, and quite frankly an immature move by the Chinese government.|||Taiwan said they found this "unofficial award" to be "amusing", the rest of the world has found it hilarious. I think Kobe put it into the correct pretense. Maybe next year the PRC pick co-winners, Mao and Stalin. Then they know these two will be no-shows.|||Oh really, has Taiwan..? Well, its getting funny by the day now - China already blocked its guy from receiving Nobel and now Taiwan blocks its own (former vice president, I think)...
Good move by Taiwan even though apparently on US' suggestion.|||CCP embarassed yet again.
Confucius says "better luck next time."|||can you sissys just decleare your independence already so the fireworks can go off.
What tantrums is China like to throw at Taiwan, given that CCP is known to behave in childish fashion whenever some country chooses to snub them.|||I hope the CCP gets very upset and "disowns Taiwan". Ha!|||Taiwan has not "blocked" him from receiving the prize. He accepted the prize but decided not to appear at the award ceremony.
He was surprised by the award, as well as the rest of Taiwan.
Even his own China friendly Kuomintang Party was quite amused at the award.
http://tw.news.yahoo.com/article/url/d/a鈥?/a>
they were never informed of nomination or any idea of this made up award.
The world and the people of Taiwan see this as a joke, and quite frankly an immature move by the Chinese government.|||Taiwan said they found this "unofficial award" to be "amusing", the rest of the world has found it hilarious. I think Kobe put it into the correct pretense. Maybe next year the PRC pick co-winners, Mao and Stalin. Then they know these two will be no-shows.|||Oh really, has Taiwan..? Well, its getting funny by the day now - China already blocked its guy from receiving Nobel and now Taiwan blocks its own (former vice president, I think)...
Good move by Taiwan even though apparently on US' suggestion.|||CCP embarassed yet again.
Confucius says "better luck next time."|||can you sissys just decleare your independence already so the fireworks can go off.
Would Confucius appreciate MTV as a “way to the Tao?”?
Does this make any sense to you at all? Do you know what my comparative religions teacher is talking about? How the heck is MTV anything like the tao?
This is our assignment:
Watch an hour or so of MTV. As you watch, make a list of the kinds of values that are expressed and the patterns of human relationships that are advocated. Comment on your findings in terms of aesthetics, harmony, balance, and peace. Would Confucius appreciate MTV as a “way to the Tao?” What does the success and power of MTV tell us about relationships in American society?
Please help me cause I don't understand and I'm about to rip my hair out here.
P.S. I have read the Tao, of my own volition in fact, but this question makes no sense to me.|||if this is the question, there are serious problems that your paper should address, which our friends here have pointed out.
The biggest problematic point: Confucius was not a Taoist.
However, if I was answering this question I would:
1. Talk about the fact that Confucius was more interested in transmitting the accomplishments of ancient sages, like King Wen, than imitating the present norms of society, which he felt were detremental to producing good culture.
Or, that he tailored his teachings to the individual character of each of his students, sometimes answering the same question differently when it is posed by different students. Mtv is mass teaching, with no regard to individuality.
2. I would go to Chuang-Tzu for the Daoist side, and talk about uncertainty and sponteineity, and the virtual, where there is a primary uncertainty regarding the real as it gives way to the pure exchange of signs against signs - high advertizing in the Mtv age. I would speak about the innocence and the disposable nature of pop, alongside Chuang-Tzu's 'butterfly dream'.
3. I would make the case that the Daoist sage withdraws from society, establishes himself on the margins, so to teach, speak, and be the Way without being fettered by the trappings of general, or mass culture.
I'd say that the only problem with this is that it's hard to get away from mass culture in America nowdays, that the mass media obliterate the margins.
---
If your teacher is implying that you should look at Mtv as being the metaphor for what Confucius would see if the Daoist were to have their way, then I'd say it is a cheap shot without ground.
A FINAL IMPORTANT NOTE: Confucius does talk about 'the way', which is the same character in the Chinese as it is for the Daoists (Dao). It might be the case that your teacher wants you to talk about the Confucian dao, not the Daoist Dao. In any case, for Confucians, I doubt the way of good culture includes Mtv as its flagship.
---
WAIT!!! - OK - A way TO the Dao.
OK - Yes, Mtv does provide for the viewer a mass Dao, a way of being immersed in product consumption and pop culture, in short, a Way of being.
By buying this or that, you become this or that: sexy, successful, hip, cool, etc.
However, Kongzi would recognize that the substitution of these 'magic properties from the product you buy' for real life is a pretty shoddy way of being, and...
Kongzi would conclude that it is better to look back at what your family thought was a good life, and what constitutes good living outside of the capitalist consumerist paradigm in order to direct one's own virtue toward becoming a Junzi, than it is to get it ready-made from Mtv.
- Hope this helps, it took me a bit to figure out what the teacher was asking (maybe). R.|||holy christ, mtv is the OPPOSITE of the tao
unless it teaches me to embrace nothingness and seek no attachment to the world because it's all temporary (things happen FAST on mtv, even in terms of years)|||teacher needs help to associate things
:S|||Confucius was not a Taoist. Lao Tsu, founder of Taoism, was opposed to Confucian ethics.|||Confucius laid great stress on the cultivation of character, purity of heart and conduct. He exhorted the people to develop a good character first, which is a priceless jewel and which is the best of all virtues.
He would NOT have like MTV at all, and would not consider it a "way to the tao"
Also, Lao-Tzu was Confucious' teacher and both Taoism and Confucianism complement each other.
==
Living in total harmony
with Tao
is beyond culture,
oneness
with Tao
beyond philosophy.
The ignorant
fall in love with words,
yet words
do not touch
the Tao.
The wise
fall in love with truths,
yet truths
do not capture
the Tao.
The sage
in harmony with Tao
needs no words nor truths,
for she accepts
emptiness
and embraces
silence.
The Tao
is cruel and false
to the hypocritical and unscrupulous,
but to the sincere,
the Tao
is
mercy and truth.
The Tao
is cold and dispassionate
to those addicted to desire,
but to the detached,
the Tao
is
warmth and consolation.
This is our assignment:
Watch an hour or so of MTV. As you watch, make a list of the kinds of values that are expressed and the patterns of human relationships that are advocated. Comment on your findings in terms of aesthetics, harmony, balance, and peace. Would Confucius appreciate MTV as a “way to the Tao?” What does the success and power of MTV tell us about relationships in American society?
Please help me cause I don't understand and I'm about to rip my hair out here.
P.S. I have read the Tao, of my own volition in fact, but this question makes no sense to me.|||if this is the question, there are serious problems that your paper should address, which our friends here have pointed out.
The biggest problematic point: Confucius was not a Taoist.
However, if I was answering this question I would:
1. Talk about the fact that Confucius was more interested in transmitting the accomplishments of ancient sages, like King Wen, than imitating the present norms of society, which he felt were detremental to producing good culture.
Or, that he tailored his teachings to the individual character of each of his students, sometimes answering the same question differently when it is posed by different students. Mtv is mass teaching, with no regard to individuality.
2. I would go to Chuang-Tzu for the Daoist side, and talk about uncertainty and sponteineity, and the virtual, where there is a primary uncertainty regarding the real as it gives way to the pure exchange of signs against signs - high advertizing in the Mtv age. I would speak about the innocence and the disposable nature of pop, alongside Chuang-Tzu's 'butterfly dream'.
3. I would make the case that the Daoist sage withdraws from society, establishes himself on the margins, so to teach, speak, and be the Way without being fettered by the trappings of general, or mass culture.
I'd say that the only problem with this is that it's hard to get away from mass culture in America nowdays, that the mass media obliterate the margins.
---
If your teacher is implying that you should look at Mtv as being the metaphor for what Confucius would see if the Daoist were to have their way, then I'd say it is a cheap shot without ground.
A FINAL IMPORTANT NOTE: Confucius does talk about 'the way', which is the same character in the Chinese as it is for the Daoists (Dao). It might be the case that your teacher wants you to talk about the Confucian dao, not the Daoist Dao. In any case, for Confucians, I doubt the way of good culture includes Mtv as its flagship.
---
WAIT!!! - OK - A way TO the Dao.
OK - Yes, Mtv does provide for the viewer a mass Dao, a way of being immersed in product consumption and pop culture, in short, a Way of being.
By buying this or that, you become this or that: sexy, successful, hip, cool, etc.
However, Kongzi would recognize that the substitution of these 'magic properties from the product you buy' for real life is a pretty shoddy way of being, and...
Kongzi would conclude that it is better to look back at what your family thought was a good life, and what constitutes good living outside of the capitalist consumerist paradigm in order to direct one's own virtue toward becoming a Junzi, than it is to get it ready-made from Mtv.
- Hope this helps, it took me a bit to figure out what the teacher was asking (maybe). R.|||holy christ, mtv is the OPPOSITE of the tao
unless it teaches me to embrace nothingness and seek no attachment to the world because it's all temporary (things happen FAST on mtv, even in terms of years)|||teacher needs help to associate things
:S|||Confucius was not a Taoist. Lao Tsu, founder of Taoism, was opposed to Confucian ethics.|||Confucius laid great stress on the cultivation of character, purity of heart and conduct. He exhorted the people to develop a good character first, which is a priceless jewel and which is the best of all virtues.
He would NOT have like MTV at all, and would not consider it a "way to the tao"
Also, Lao-Tzu was Confucious' teacher and both Taoism and Confucianism complement each other.
==
Living in total harmony
with Tao
is beyond culture,
oneness
with Tao
beyond philosophy.
The ignorant
fall in love with words,
yet words
do not touch
the Tao.
The wise
fall in love with truths,
yet truths
do not capture
the Tao.
The sage
in harmony with Tao
needs no words nor truths,
for she accepts
emptiness
and embraces
silence.
The Tao
is cruel and false
to the hypocritical and unscrupulous,
but to the sincere,
the Tao
is
mercy and truth.
The Tao
is cold and dispassionate
to those addicted to desire,
but to the detached,
the Tao
is
warmth and consolation.
What do people in China today think about Confucius and his philosophy?
Are his teachings still considered important?|||i think they got it cool|||ahh Although I'm Chinese, it's not easy to give out an answer.
In today China,not many chinese people have read his book or have an main idea of his philosophy,but his philosophy affacts every one in China more or less,for it's a very important part of the culture in the past 2000 years|||Confucius is admired by most Chinese people with a sense of culture and tradition. His ideas to this day are still used as an ethical and social hierarchical guideline for proper conduct of individuals, corporations and government officials. However his ideas are constantly challenged (or conflicted) by modern ideas like individualism, capitalism and communism in today's rapid changing China. There is stronger influence of Confucianism in some areas of society than other parts. Example, Confucian ideas of relationship between family and friends remains quite unchanged whereas in parts of society where big money and power come into play Confucianism is usually only heard and not practiced at all.|||his philosophy is rational...
can be used even in the modern society...|||I think most people really do not think about him much at all, but, his ideas have deeply penetrated the culture and society, people act and behave according to a lot of his teaching and do not realize it
In today China,not many chinese people have read his book or have an main idea of his philosophy,but his philosophy affacts every one in China more or less,for it's a very important part of the culture in the past 2000 years|||Confucius is admired by most Chinese people with a sense of culture and tradition. His ideas to this day are still used as an ethical and social hierarchical guideline for proper conduct of individuals, corporations and government officials. However his ideas are constantly challenged (or conflicted) by modern ideas like individualism, capitalism and communism in today's rapid changing China. There is stronger influence of Confucianism in some areas of society than other parts. Example, Confucian ideas of relationship between family and friends remains quite unchanged whereas in parts of society where big money and power come into play Confucianism is usually only heard and not practiced at all.|||his philosophy is rational...
can be used even in the modern society...|||I think most people really do not think about him much at all, but, his ideas have deeply penetrated the culture and society, people act and behave according to a lot of his teaching and do not realize it
In what ways are the teachings of Confucius and Plutarch alike? In what ways are the different?
How did Confucianism shaped China?|||they're both really really old. Confucius was chinese, plutarch was greek|||Confucius was a social and political philosopher who ideas influenced governance while Plutarch was primarily an historian who primary influence has been literary, the two have almost nothing in common.
Where can I find confucius quotes translated to chinese characters and pinyin?
search 论语 with google,you may find a lot
here is a link
http://www.tianyabook.com/gudian/LUNYU.h…
but pinyin is hard to find,and confucius'words are far-ancient chinese,even chinese are hard to apprehend without transalation into modern chinese,so if you are a beginner of chinese ,i strongly recommend you not to read this book and just remmeber some famous sentences here is it:
1 子曰：“学而时习之，不亦说乎?有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎?人不知而不悦，不亦君子乎?…
2、子曰：“温故而知新，可以为师矣。”
3、子曰：“学而不思则闰；思而不学则殆。”
4、子曰：“由，诲女知之乎!知之为知之，不知为不知，是知也。”
5、子贡问曰： “孔文子何以谓之‘文’也?”子曰： “敏而好学，不耻下问，是以谓之‘文’也。”
6、子曰：“默而识之，学而不厌，诲人不倦，何有于我哉!”
7、子曰：“三人行，必有我师焉；择其善者而从之，其不善者而改之。”
8、子曰：“知之者不如好之者，好之者不如乐之者。”
9、子在川上，曰：“逝者如斯夫，不舍昼夜。”
10、子曰：“吾尝终日不食，终夜不寝，以思，无益，不如学也。”
you may find pinyin with a dictionary but if you want to know the meanings,you should refer to an ancient chinese dictionary|||There are two good books for you to choose from. One is 孔子名言录(Kǒnɡzǐ mínɡyán lù) Famous Record from Confucius from the International Language Research and Development Center, and the other one is孔子名言精选(Kǒnɡzǐ mínɡyán jīnɡxuǎn) Famous Selection from Confucius published by Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press and it is applicable materials for Confucius Institute.|||Here are some excellent Confucius quotes but in English though -
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” - Confucius
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall” - Confucius
“Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” - Confucius
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” - Confucius
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” - Confucius
“No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.” - Confucius
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” - Confucius
“A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.” - Confucius
“Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without” - Confucius
“If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it's OK. But you've got to shoot for something. A lot of people don't even shoot.” - Confucius
“Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it” - Confucius
“Forget injuries; never forget kindness.” - Confucius
“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” - Confucius
“No matter where you go - there you are” - Confucius
“To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.” - Confucius
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” - Confucius
“I do not want a friend who smiles when I smile, who weeps when I weep; for my shadow in the pool can do better than that.” - Confucius
“Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.” - Confucius
“Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.” - Confucius|||They were written in Chinese, no need to translate.|||nowhere...
as originally they were in Chinese (translated from, not to),
you may have them in common Chinese books)...
or...
translated into English for English language readers...
characters and pinyin didn't make sense to any publishing house...
here is a link
http://www.tianyabook.com/gudian/LUNYU.h…
but pinyin is hard to find,and confucius'words are far-ancient chinese,even chinese are hard to apprehend without transalation into modern chinese,so if you are a beginner of chinese ,i strongly recommend you not to read this book and just remmeber some famous sentences here is it:
1 子曰：“学而时习之，不亦说乎?有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎?人不知而不悦，不亦君子乎?…
2、子曰：“温故而知新，可以为师矣。”
3、子曰：“学而不思则闰；思而不学则殆。”
4、子曰：“由，诲女知之乎!知之为知之，不知为不知，是知也。”
5、子贡问曰： “孔文子何以谓之‘文’也?”子曰： “敏而好学，不耻下问，是以谓之‘文’也。”
6、子曰：“默而识之，学而不厌，诲人不倦，何有于我哉!”
7、子曰：“三人行，必有我师焉；择其善者而从之，其不善者而改之。”
8、子曰：“知之者不如好之者，好之者不如乐之者。”
9、子在川上，曰：“逝者如斯夫，不舍昼夜。”
10、子曰：“吾尝终日不食，终夜不寝，以思，无益，不如学也。”
you may find pinyin with a dictionary but if you want to know the meanings,you should refer to an ancient chinese dictionary|||There are two good books for you to choose from. One is 孔子名言录(Kǒnɡzǐ mínɡyán lù) Famous Record from Confucius from the International Language Research and Development Center, and the other one is孔子名言精选(Kǒnɡzǐ mínɡyán jīnɡxuǎn) Famous Selection from Confucius published by Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press and it is applicable materials for Confucius Institute.|||Here are some excellent Confucius quotes but in English though -
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” - Confucius
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall” - Confucius
“Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” - Confucius
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” - Confucius
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” - Confucius
“No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.” - Confucius
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” - Confucius
“A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.” - Confucius
“Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without” - Confucius
“If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it's OK. But you've got to shoot for something. A lot of people don't even shoot.” - Confucius
“Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it” - Confucius
“Forget injuries; never forget kindness.” - Confucius
“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” - Confucius
“No matter where you go - there you are” - Confucius
“To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.” - Confucius
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” - Confucius
“I do not want a friend who smiles when I smile, who weeps when I weep; for my shadow in the pool can do better than that.” - Confucius
“Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.” - Confucius
“Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.” - Confucius|||They were written in Chinese, no need to translate.|||nowhere...
as originally they were in Chinese (translated from, not to),
you may have them in common Chinese books)...
or...
translated into English for English language readers...
characters and pinyin didn't make sense to any publishing house...
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