Thesis: Confucius says about the music as a whole and harmonic system. Thus, speaking about Prise and Imperial songs that have found their proper places, he implies that they compile a larger and accomplished phenomenon that also reflects the political and social situation.

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Wei and Lu had a special role in the... read more

Abstract

The paper discusses the Confucius’s passage. In the course of the work the passage was analyzed, its idea was described, and conclusions were drawn out.

Keywords: Confucius, passage

Confucius Bk 13 Ch 18

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Confucius’s passage discusses the conflict between two basic ... read more

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Confucius argues that a noble man is kind enough to take everyone as fair people, but is wise enough to see, when they are not so. He does not claim everyone is lying, which makes him honour, but he catches the lies told.

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Confucius once said: The superior man, when resting in safety, does ... read more

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Confucius’ passage assumes that the man can be considered to be superior only in case he is virtuous, wise and bold. According to Confucius, being virtuous helps the man get rid of anxieties, being wise makes him free of perplexities and being bold helps him snot be influenced by fear.

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Being influenced by different kinds of anxieties, fe... read more

Confucius passage argues that each person has right to get good education regardless classes he or she belongs to. Besides, Confucius insists on the equal abilities of people of different classes to studyReasons:Thus, Confucius directly notices: “In teaching there should be no distinction of classes.”( Confucius Bk 15 Ch 38)Confucius was sure that there was no difference between people when ... read more

Chapter 7 of the second book by Confucius is devoted to the issue of filial piety. The philosophical and moral rules on the issue are expressed through such saying as "Let relaxation and enjoyment be found in the polite arts.", "Let perfect virtue be accorded with”, "Let the will be set on the path of duty” and "Let every attainment in what is good be... read more

Confucius Book 15 Chapter 32

Thesis: Confucius’ passage states that a man’s virtue is necessary for holding what he has attained with his knowledge. He is claiming that any ruler will not be respected by others in case he is unable to be a dignified man. Confucius adds that the governor cannot reach the full excellence if he moves the people “contrary to the rules ... read more

Thesis: Confucius argues that a good ruler must maintain order and uniformity among his people by means of virtue. The power of laws is not enough to unite people on the grounds of their common social solidarity. Reasons: The power of law is primarily associated with a danger of being punished for failing to follow the laws. In this case, people are led by fear of being punished. However, t... read more

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According to Confucius, a strong-minded scientist and a good man will not use their virtue for their own sake. Their morality is such that a man will rather risk his life in order to preserve his virtue full. Reasons: Good virtue stands higher than his life to the owner of this virtue, so he would never go as far as to break this virtue or lessen it. A determined scient... read more

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According to Confucius, the character and the perfect nature of the superior man is based on his reverent self-cultivation. The role of self-cultivation for the general growth of the superior man is significant because this process can contribute to providing the peace and rest for all the people.

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