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    Yanzhou, Zoucheng, Weishan County, Yutai County, Jinxiang County, Jiaxiang County, Weishan County, Sishui County, and Liangshan County. It covers an area of 11,000 square kilometers, with a population of 8.3131 million. Jining, the birthplace of Confucius and Mencius, the great thinkers and

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    Confucius And Religion

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    One of the first points to note is that extreme caution has to be used when relying on any specific quote or work attributed to Confucius (born 500 BC), because historical records are either poor or non-existent. Much of the life and professional history of Confucius is not recorded in any formal sense, but has been passed down as part of Chinese social traditions, though it would be extending it too far to call it a legend; there is no doubt that he did exist. For that reason, specific acts or events

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    In life, we face various kinds of relationships that involve parents, friends, colleagues, and companions among other individuals as well. In The Analects of Confucius, Confucius discussed different types of relationships and outlined ways in which people could deal with them. Confucius talked about filial piety, authoritative conduct, ritual, trust etc. The most impressive theory to me was about governance and made me reflect upon myself as far as leadership is concerned. It is worth noting that

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    Analects Of Confucius

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    “fengshui” beard, Confucius remains one of Asia’s most highly regarded philosophers of all time. Today Confucianism is considered a way of life rather than a religion. This view of Confucianism is the very foundation of Confucius’s teachings. In The Analects of Confucius, readers are often directed by Confucius himself, regarding appropriate and virtuous manners throughout their lives. The Analects depicts Confucius as someone who "transmits but not create […]" (7:1, Analects). What Confucius claimed to

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    Laozi And Confucius

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    Laozi and Confucius were two prominent philosophers whose teachings shaped Chinese culture and have influenced social views for thousands of years. These great thinkers sought to lay down a path towards goodness and righteousness in society. They provided guidance in the form of moral rules, behavioral codes and social roles. Through their teachings, they intended to mold and structure government in such a way that it may lead people towards goodness. Although both philosophers agreed in many ethical

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    Contribution Of Confucius

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    Confucius was born in 551 BC and died in 479 BC at age seventy-two. He was a great influence on chinese teachings. He was widely known as Master for the great influence he brought upon central China. The translation of his name literally means Master Kong. He was the author and editor of several chinese texts. After his death, these texts and teachings were created into the Analects. The Analects reflect and provide discussions of Confucius and his disciples. Through the reading of the thirteenth

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    Confucius Essay

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    As Confucius' philosophy still remains in the heart of many Chinese people, his images of the greatest professional teacher of all time, the greatest philosopher in Chinese history and his influence toward the future and the past 2000 years of Chinese civilization has made his thought the essence of the Chinese culture. He always said the importance of teaching could change the future of the civilization. And he also encouraged his students to explore the various things to learn, but be very

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    Confucius Beliefs

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    Confucius was a Chinese philosopher. He was an influential teacher whose thoughts and teachings were centered in improving society through moral acts and honorable merits. For example, he felt people needed to be educated but not for the purpose of getting work, but because he believed it would make the people better human beings. He believed that honesty, hierarchy, sincerity, and righteousness all blended together to change the attitudes of mankind. Confucius was born in 551 B.C.E. during

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    Confucius became famous as a sage, or wise man, of China during the Age of Philosophers. His Five Classics have influenced the civilizations of most of eastern Asia. Confucius was born in the state of Lu when local rulers refused to pay homage to the emperor of a failing Chou dynasty. Confucius hated the disorder that ensued and looked back on a time when things like that were not even thought of. He studied the teachings of the sage’s whose teachings and influences had made China one whole

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    Essay on Confucius

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    Confucius Confucius is the founder of Confucianism. The name "Confucius" is the Latin name for Kong Qiu-zi. Confucius was born in the village of Zou in the country of Lu in 551 BC. He was a poor descendant of a disposed noble family. As a child, he held fake temple rituals; as a young adult, quickly earned a reputation for fairness, politeness, and love of learning, and he was reputed to be quite tall. When he was 35 years old, Duke Zhao of Lu led his country to war, this was routed and fled

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