Confucius
What Country is Confucius from?
China
finish this quote:
The superior man bends his attention to what is radical. That being established, all practical courses naturally grow up...."
Filia piety and fraternal submission! -are they not the root of all benevolent actions? pg 1
Who does the superior man honor
the talented and virtuous
pg 65
How tall was Confucius?
nine feet six inches (according to ancient Chinese text)
True or False: Confucius would put family before his government duty
True
who asked Confucius the following:
"What should be done in order to secure the submission of the people?"
The Duke Ai
true or false:
If the prince's personal conduct is correct, his government is effective without the issuing of orders.
True chapter 13
being able to deliberate nobly about things good and advantageous for himself, is considered
prudent
What were Confucius's Jobs Growing Up
Herder and count keeper
When Confucius was fasting what did he think was necessary to change
hint: chapter 10
food and the place where he commonly sat in his apartment
why did the master say "Alas! Heaven is destroying me?"
Yen Yuan died
Pg 32
wisdom produces ____ as health produces health.
happiness
Where did Confucius first go to put his philosophy into practice
His Home State of Lu
What does The Master say is the perfect virtue
chapter 12
To subdue one's self and return to propriety, is perfect virtue
How does the master say a superior man should mourn?
does not enjoy pleasant food, doesn't derive pleasure from music, doesn't feel at ease. CH 17
What is the concept of Ren
placing ourselves in others' shoes and understanding their perspective
Where did Confucius study
The royal archives
fill in the blank:
Recompense injury with ____, and recompense kindness with _____
justice,, kindness
pg 48
without knowing this, it is impossible to know men
the force of words
pg. 70
What are three things in the soul that are authoritative over action and truth?
sense perception, intellect, longing