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Legalism Confucianism And Taoism Character Of Judge Dee Philosophies
756 wordsThe character of Judge Dee is largely molded by the ideas of his time. During his reign, the philosophies of Legalism, Confucianism, and Taoism, were heavily relied upon for the basis of ethics within the common people and magistrates alike. Judge Dees persona is derived directly from the strictest teachings of these philosophies. As the revered district magistrate of Chang-ping province, his conduct was expected to serve as a model for the citizens. This expectation demanded he act accordingly,...
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Change His Life Life Forever
638 wordsThe journey Hsun Ching would embark on began as nothing more than weight on his shoulders. Little did he know, it would be an expedition that would change his life forever. Not only changing his perspective on the world, but also life, his personality, and character. All the risks and sacrifices that Hsun Ching has to make during his journey are a very small price to pay for the positive benefits on his life. The journey not only revolutionizes his outlook on the world and life, but also on the ...
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Distinguishing Between World Views Distinguishing Between World Hsun
1,035 words... rating the bad where there was good. Now on the other hand Hsun Tzu says 'Goodness is the result of conscious activity'; in essence that only if a man is consciously aware of his nature and fights it constantly can he possibly become good. By fighting his nature Hsun Tzu is saying man must be instructed by a teacher, learn the right path and observe the proper ritual's. Both here lead to the same end. Both Mencius and Hsun Tzu teach that the only way to preserve / achieve goodness in man is ...
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B C E Human Nature
1,033 wordsConfucianism Mencius vs Hsun Tzu Is man naturally good or is he evil? This question has not only been pondered by countless philosophers, but also by religious leaders around the world. Most often a single religious faith believes in either one or the other, and often these beliefs tend to create a certain world-view which dictates much of the faith. However, in some cases such as the one I will be discussing, two religious dignitaries do not agree and the repercussions of this can be found thro...
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2,512 wordsCan morality provide us with a form of self-transcendence? Within the scope of this research, we will elaborate on various philosophers opinions in order to find out whether morality can provide us with a form of self transcendence. Self-transcendence, according to Nietzsche, is the common essence of all moral codes. "Man, " he says, "is something that should be transcended. " (Cohen 126) Self-transcendence is, for him, not only the essence of morality, but most emphatically the essence of man h...
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Schools Of Thought Yin And Yang
1,546 wordsWho is Confucius? To some he may appear as a joke. However, Confucius, in reality, was not a laughingstock. He was a man who strived to bring peace and happiness to a world ravaged by crime and war. Confucius did not look for paradise in the next world like other religions but rather he was more concerned with achieving happiness in ones own lifetime. A respected Chinese philosopher, Confucius, or Kung Fu Tzu, began as a teacher, stressing the importance of self-discipline and generosity. He tho...
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