beliefs. Confucianism is mainly centered around virtue and ethics as a means to an ordered society and believes that an ordered society is what people should strive for. Taoism‚ on the other hand‚ focuses on the individual life in relation to the Tao‚ or "way of nature." Both are considered philosophies and not religions and acknowledge a path that a person should follow in life. However‚ they take opposing views not only on religion and politics‚ but also on the person’s responsibilities. Confucianism
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open‚ how the plains lie‚ and understand the nature of rivers and swamps..." (38). Lao Tzu’s "Thoughts from the Tao-Te-Ching" took a more pacifistic approach. He believes that no man had the right to defeat enemies by using violence and weapons. When violence is used against somebody‚ it will eventually rebound and come back upon the person who inflicted it. "Whoever relies on the Tao in governing men doesn’t try to force
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prominent sinologist from the University of Hong Kong‚ The Tao Te Ching written by Lao Tzu‚ during the
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duel. This is an excellent choreographed‚ but non-traditional fighting scene as well. The characters both seem like they are dancing with the bamboo. In Taoist philosophy returns to the principle of allowing chi to flow without struggle‚ and thus the Tao informs the dance-like‚ rhythmic‚ and wavy qualities of the martial arts portrayed in the sequence; Buddhism philosophy identifies the bamboo as emptiness and true mind‚ thus allowing Jen Yu and Li Mu Bai to calm their mind in the forest. These principles
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Extended Essay Research Question Due to your EE supervisor at your first meeting 50-point quiz grade – IB English HL 1 The assignment: Write a one to two sentence question that will be the crux of your research throughout the extended essay process. Use the attached form. If you learn nothing else from the extended essay‚ learn this: The better your topic is up front‚ the better (and easier) your paper will be in the end. Here are some quotes from current seniors to support my claim
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Good governance and political system has always been a cry for many nations especially developing countries Zambia inclusive. It is believed that good governance yield more economic and social development. Numerous scholars have written a number of books concerning good governance. Confucius believed to have been born in 551 BCE in Zou‚ Shandong Province and Lao Tzu said to have lived in the sixth century BCE are such examples of people who attempted to contribute to how people should be governed
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Laozi Laozi was a philosopher of ancient China‚ best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching ;often simply referred to as Laozi.His association with the Tao Te Ching has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of philosophical Taoism;pronounced as Daoism. He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of Taoist philosophy‚ which often refers to Laozi as "One of the Three Pure Ones". Laozi is an honorific title. Lao means "venerable" or "old"‚ such as modern
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Brandy O’Neal Professor Howard Philosophy (PHIL) 1304 22 February 2015 Taoism One of the most talked about discussions in the world is religion. Across the world‚ you will find numerous religions‚ some more prominent than others and some more extreme than others. Religion is fundamental in so many places and cultures in the world today. Religion helps people understand the meaning of life or discern the origin of life. Countless people across the world invest their entire lives into their
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say virtue is never solitary it always has neighbors (Analects; 4:25). Confucius would say living virtuous is the best way because it would help you live a fulfilling and righteous life. Q4. What is the Concept of “Wu Wei” or Non Action in Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching? How does a ruler combat social problems through “ non-action” is it doing nothing? Provide an example from the text of ruling through non-action. The concept of Wu Wei or non-Action means going with the flow‚ it is the path of least resistance
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most written about topics with regard to comparing and contrasting. Throughout history‚ it can be argued that the majority of successful societies have been based upon effective divisions of leadership. Accordingly‚ in their pieces of literature‚ The Tao-te Ching and The Qualities of the Prince‚ Lao-tzu and Machiavelli have sought to convey a more complete and concrete understanding of their respective definitions and duties of a ruler (leadership). The theme of political leaders and their intricate
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