Abstract
This paper on Confucius and his philosophy begins by explaining that it is difficult to know how much of what is attributed to Confucian thinking comes from the man himself, and how much comes from his disciples. The paper first explores the issue of the history of Confucius, explaining the situation in China at the time, and the lack of a cohesive biography of Confucius. Next, the paper explores the topic of the 'Analects,' a collection of sayings and short dialogues which are said to have been collected by his disciples. The paper explains how Christian missionaries used his texts to appeal to the Chinese, and how Confucius described his own relationship to the higher power.

From the Paper
"The development of the history of Confucius is itself interesting. The biography of Confucius which Sse-Ma Ch'ien wrote down among the histories of individual states, was an important point of distinction, for the uncrowned king of China and this will form the foundation of all biographies of Confucius at all stages of history. There was no chronologically arranged biography of Confucius before SseMa Ch'ien wrote it. At the same time, Sse-Ma Ch'ien had his own sources to write it. The historical works from the school established by the Master himself were first considered. Apart from this were the Commentaries of K'ung Yang and Ku Liang on the spring and Autumn Annals of Confucius. Sse-Ma Ch'ien also made extensive use of the History of Tso Ch'iu. This history is divided now into the so-called Tso Chuan. This was seen by the later scholars as a commentary on the spring and Autumn Annals, and the Kuo Yu, which are Speeches from the Various States. (Danton; Danton, 71)"

Tags:Confucius, religion, philosophy, china, chinese

Abstract
This paper gives a brief history of Confucius' life. It also describes his teachings regarding both human nature and morality. Much is known about the historical man, Confucius. Unfortunately, the historical information in existence is sometimes blended with stereotypical or slanted information, depending on how the writer wanted Confucius, his writings, or his culture to be perceived.

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"Unlike some figures that feature in other major religions, a great deal is known about Confucius. In addition to his religious teachings and philosophy, much literature exists of a historical nature Confucius' life. As a result, people in the twenty-first century are privileged to have a relatively accurate record of both the man and his teaching. Mark Csikszenmihali is critical of the Western culture's role in this kind of stereotyping."

Tags:confucius, morality, human

Abstract
This paper states that Confucius was one of the greatest and well known Eastern philosophers who lived in China. The paper explains that most of his teachings have influenced all of the East Asian countries. The paper traces Confucius's travels through China in which he shared ideas and thoughts. The paper describes how soon he gained disciples. The author states that Confucius tried to bring peace and unity to the Chinese, but was unable to do so, yet during the Han dynasty, the Confucian philosophy was adopted as doctrine.

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"Mencius was one of the students of Confucius. He traveled most of his life to continue the teachings of Confucius' philosophies of life. To the rulers of the world he said that their power was given by God and should not be abused but instead let the people be his inspiration to govern and progress their country. One of the greatest influenced of Confucius to Mencius was the thought that men were born without a sin and by nature a good man, it was only the desire that drives then into a world of sin."

Tags:Confucius, Eastern, Philosophy, Confucianism, chinese

Abstract
This paper examines the political career of Confucius, considering why he went into exile after being a minister of state. The paper then weighs the traditional Confucian concept of political virtue and its achievement against the philosophy of the much less known Chinese philosophical figure, Mozi, who initially was more sophisticated in his thinking but whose thought became osiified.

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"It is difficult at best to assess whether Confucius was or was not successful politically. Accounts agree that sometime after he reached age 50, he became a minister in the state of Lu, exercising considerable power. Some time thereafter, he fell from this powerful position, and went into exile until shortly before the time of his death. Traditional accounts have contended that the duke of the powerful neighboring state of Tsi sent lavish gifts on the dule of Lu, whose foolishness in fawning over these gifts was so offensive to Confucius that he left Lu rather than tolerate it (Dubs, 1946, 273)."

Tags:confucius, mozi, analects

Abstract
The paper compares ideas of Mencius and Xunzi in relation to Confucius. The paper examines how Mencius and Xunzi were Confucian in outlook but Mencius had an optimistic view of human nature in great contrast with Xunzi. Mencius was harder on those with authority, whereas Xunzi saw the Dao as important for everyone, and with people of all kinds able to radically transform themselves.

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"Mencius and Xunzi offered philosophies that show that they do belong to the same Chinese civilization and that they inherited the ideas of Confucius. (551-479 BC) However, they departed from Confucius in ways that would help to create other lines of Chinese philosophy. In all three, one sees a division between the social and the individual, but also, thought on how leadership influenced the individual, and the role of both individuals and the ruler in making a better society of better people."

Tags:mencius, xunzi, confucius

Abstract
This is an exegetical paper commencing from various parts of "The Analects of Confucius". The paper discusses concepts of human heartedness and righteousness, turning to the more dynamic society based on human love. The paper further discusses the "Will of Heaven", by Mozi and the works of Chan and Fung. The paper emphasizes Mozi's criticism of Confucian fatalism and the need for a still more dynamic social ethos.

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"The Analects, and Confucian thought, at large, mean rather different things to different people, and in terms of their influence upon Chinese thought, through time. Concepts of ren and jen, as they translate roughly to good or `human-heartedness', or `humanity', do contrast with what many more readers discern in the concept of yi, considered in English as `righteousness'. Confucian thought popularly associated with order or the regulation of society is found to offer a dynamic of universal love that seems much less reported."

Tags:confucius, analects, mozi

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The writer discusses the views of Plato, Confucius and Socrates regarding the law. In this paper, the writer explains the beliefs of these philosophers. The writer also looks at how their ideas of the law have survived to the present day.

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"In this paper it will be shown that throughout history there has been an ambivalence towards the law with people acknowledging on the one hand that some form of law is necessary for society to function and on the other hand, declaring as Plato did, that Law is an ignorant and obstinate tyrant. Although issuing this condemnation of the law in Magnesia he considers the written laws of great importance, primarily because of their educational content. He believed that citizens should respect the law because of their role ... "

Tags:Plato, Confucius, Socrates

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This paper discusses the virtues that Confucius believed to be fundamentally important to society, and his idea that laws have no value in improving society. The writer explains that the rules governing filial piety, which Confucius saw as the basis of all other virtues, are not described by Confucius, since they were already a tradition in his time, but can be found to some extent in the earlier 'Classic of Rights'. The idea that the state is nothing else but the large family determines Confucius' views on the key problems of society and his view of law, and also highlights a contradiction in his philosophy. On the one hand, the ruler is to be obeyed as the head of the state and therefore of the family, but on the other hand, Confucius held that the Head of the State must be a man of exceptional moral integrity, and if not, it was the duty of a virtuous man to disobey him. The paper concludes with the writer's own views on Confucius' philosophy.

From the Paper
"Confucius objected to the codification of laws and insisted on his belief that for good governance of the country the only thing necessary and sufficient is for the ruler to possess exceedingly high moral qualities. This would inspire his subjects towards goodness and filial piety. At that time the idea of two opposite methods of control appears in the Chinese political history. First of all, control with the aid of rules of decency that include the entire traditional system of moral and cultural values, and secondly the laws, which indicate extremely strict and severe regulation/forced obedience."

Tags:contradiction, submissiveness, Aristotle, enlightenment, morality, China, ancient, noble, honor

Abstract
This paper explains that the philosophies of Confucius stresses ethics, order, stability and morality; concepts to which business and management should aspire. The author points out that, during the time of Confucius' life, "a gentleman" was expected to be "balanced and should be as good an archer as a scholar"; in today's business world, this translates that an effective leader at work should be a well-rounded person, having addition avocations and talents outside of work and putting effort into his or her family and community. The paper relates that Confucius' universal virtues can help business managers overcome obstacles by using his golden rule (written well before the "golden rule" in the Bible): "What you do not want done to yourself, do not do unto others" or, if you expect your employees to treat you with respect and dignity, rather than with scorn and animosity, then do not treat them poorly.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Confucius as Teacher and Statesman: Establishing a Vision; Stimulating People to Gain New Competencies.
Overcoming Obstacles and Helping People to Overcome Failures

From the Paper
"Confucius wrote many important works which are studied and utilized today in a number of societies - especially Asian societies. One of his more poignant and profound works is called the Analects (Lun Yu), in which his teachings - and some of his sayings as well as memorable sayings of his disciples - are to be retrieved. "The Analects is regarded as the most influential Confucian text", and though it is not a continuous story, it covers brilliantly and succinctly the areas of virtue, moral cultivation, education, music and government. "Never disobey," Confucius replied when asked about filial piety."

Tags:balanced, ethics, treatment, morality, self-development

Abstract
In 403 B.C. Tsin disintegrated into 3 separate states, Han, Wei, and Chao. This disintegration marked the beginning of the Warring States period in what is now known as China. The paper examines the life of one of the great philosophers - Confucius - who rose as a result of the warring states was Confucius. This paper explores Confucius' philosophy, principles and teachings and showed how he influenced the Han dynasty.

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"It was believed that earthly events were closely related to heavenly affairs. Specifically, heavenly powers granted the right for someone to govern, and that person was called, "the mandate of heaven." This was given to an individual that was thought of as the son of heaven. His duty was to observe high standards of honor and justice, and to maintain harmony. If he did this, the heavenly powers would approve his work, and the dynasty would retain its mandate to govern. However, if he failed in his duties, chaos and suffering would come to his rule, and the heavenly powers would withdraw the mandate of heaven and find a different one.15 According to Confucian thought, a ruling dynasty lost the Mandate of Heaven when an emperor did not fulfill the traditional obligations of a ruler, which were to protect, to establish a stable political order and to avoid the exploitation of citizens. Also, in the concept of Confucianism, if an emperor became corrupt, lax, inept, or ruthless, this would result into loss of support from his people, and more importantly, the loss of heavenly support, which would result in the fall of the emperor or dynasty."

Tags:K?ung, Fu-Tzu, Liu, Bang, Secularism, Taoist