Confucius
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwtFXrPdY34
- 2 aims make a name for himself, end human misery
- Failed at public office and went into teaching , which he enjoyed
- Everything comes from the top down so the Emperor needs to be a good role model
- Role models ;Husband to wife, parent to child, Elder to younger, older to younger siblings, master to subjects
- Social hierarchy enables a healthy community ( top to bottom flow)
- Loas ( teacher) believes we need to live without desire in our lives but Confucius believed that pleasure was a important part of life. We should enjoy ourselves as long as it under the idea of virtue.
- Was not a good public speaker and not good at face to face conversation but his rather would complement behind there back. He was very popular.
- His golden rule “ do unto others as you would have them do unto you”
- His title “ the most learnt man of his time”
- He never liked to upset people or judge them
- Believed human goodness created good powers
- “Li” = holy ritual which is spontaneous and can not be commanded
- We become human when we are shaped by “Li”. If we all play by our own “Li” nothing else in needed.
- “Tao” way, path, way of life. Every one has there own path/choices , the only genuine way to Li.
Confucius Animated
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDHRHBxONlo
- Born 2500 years ago to a 15 year mom she was visited by a unicorn which gave her a piece of jade saying your baby will be a king
- He learnt music and studied .He became famous for his wisdom and advice.
- He taught if the ruler is just he will be respected and the people will follow.
- He feels unwanted in his position as advisor and leaves to wonder for 13 years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ximqppmkfc4
- father died when he was 3
- born poor
- studied hard
- became the best Minister but was disappointed by greedy kings/rulers
- tried to teach humanness and kindness
- had many followers
- The main focus of Confucius in Humanness “how people interact” “Respect”
- It is a doctrine rather than a belief
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