Analysis
Thesis:
In this passage Confucius outlines what features are close to virtue. According to him, such features are firmness, endurance, simplicity, and modesty. Interestingly that the scholar does not refer to them as virtues but uses the phrase “near to virtue”
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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
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Thesis:
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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