Tzu Vs Confucius
Tao Tzu and Confucius heavily agree on the social life, but their political views are different in terms of the use of the law in regulating the ruled and the education as a concept for knowledge acquisition.
In Lao Tzu's view of politics, all desires are shaped unnaturally, and behavior is spontaneously formed and controlled. Laozi advocated for the little interference of the normal way things happen in the world and discouraged competition and arguing. He stressed much on self-knowledge as the primary source of stillness (Tzu, 2009).
Wealth and political power were the main sources of political unrest. The political rulers and citizens should shelve their misguided dreams of accumulating wealth. The Tao Te Ching advocates a way of life that …show more content…
Lao Tzu believed that all human beings are inherently good, but the law introduced by politicians corrupts the people and imposes on them misleading beliefs about how society should be (Tzu, 2009). This legal regulation triggers bad behavior among the people and causing increasing rebellions due to the artificial environment introduced by the law since people seek to maintain their natural state of harmony.Inaction by the government allows each individual to enjoy their freedom to the maximum since rulers would not use force against people who are naturally peaceful. The government needs to desist from exploiting, dominating, or interfering with the people. Lao Tzu viewed politics in a broader ethical context and discouraged rulers from using weapons against the people. Good leaders are supposedly meek, inconspicuous and do not demand anything from the …show more content…
According to Confucius, rites and rituals are very crucial in maintaining the social order. He profoundly believes in mentoring others and setting a good example in social units. Nevertheless, Lao Tzu majored his views in promoting harmony and noninterference by the state.
However, the two ways of the living build a consensus on the common beliefs about society and man. The two views are similar in moral principle but are distinct in the way the principle is applied.
Lao Tzu's and Confucius political views disagree regarding social regulation. Lao Tzu believed in individuality, natural goodness, and inaction by the government towards its subjects. Confucius deals with social matters and social regulation in governance. He emphasizes on education and mentorship. In general, Confucius’ views were more inclined toward the philosophy of governance and social etiquette, while Lao Tzu concentrated on the philosophy of life and existence to the political
In Lao Tzu's view of politics, all desires are shaped unnaturally, and behavior is spontaneously formed and controlled. Laozi advocated for the little interference of the normal way things happen in the world and discouraged competition and arguing. He stressed much on self-knowledge as the primary source of stillness (Tzu, 2009).
Wealth and political power were the main sources of political unrest. The political rulers and citizens should shelve their misguided dreams of accumulating wealth. The Tao Te Ching advocates a way of life that …show more content…
Lao Tzu believed that all human beings are inherently good, but the law introduced by politicians corrupts the people and imposes on them misleading beliefs about how society should be (Tzu, 2009). This legal regulation triggers bad behavior among the people and causing increasing rebellions due to the artificial environment introduced by the law since people seek to maintain their natural state of harmony.Inaction by the government allows each individual to enjoy their freedom to the maximum since rulers would not use force against people who are naturally peaceful. The government needs to desist from exploiting, dominating, or interfering with the people. Lao Tzu viewed politics in a broader ethical context and discouraged rulers from using weapons against the people. Good leaders are supposedly meek, inconspicuous and do not demand anything from the …show more content…
According to Confucius, rites and rituals are very crucial in maintaining the social order. He profoundly believes in mentoring others and setting a good example in social units. Nevertheless, Lao Tzu majored his views in promoting harmony and noninterference by the state.
However, the two ways of the living build a consensus on the common beliefs about society and man. The two views are similar in moral principle but are distinct in the way the principle is applied.
Lao Tzu's and Confucius political views disagree regarding social regulation. Lao Tzu believed in individuality, natural goodness, and inaction by the government towards its subjects. Confucius deals with social matters and social regulation in governance. He emphasizes on education and mentorship. In general, Confucius’ views were more inclined toward the philosophy of governance and social etiquette, while Lao Tzu concentrated on the philosophy of life and existence to the political