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=Confucian Wisdom=

__Human Rights__
//**Social Philosophy-**//

Confucius believed that every man is responsible for his own actions. He also was humble and gave credit to the Zhou dynasty leaders. He thought they led the country the best possible way. Putting others before oneself was a very important point Confucius tried to impose on the people.


 * //Political and Human Rights Ideals-//**

 Confucius believed in ruling without needing to resort to physical violence. He wished, even in his time, for the leaders to lead by example, not by fear, fear caused by threats. He called this aspect that every leader must posses virtue. He stated, “He who governs by means of his virtue is, to use an analogy, like the pole-star: it remains in its place while all the lesser stars do homage to it.” ( //Lunyu// 2.1) In this sense, his political views are deliberately based on his ethical views. He argues that the best government is one that rules through "rites" and peoples natural morality. This will then branch out to his ideas on how people should be treated.

Confucius was a supporter of human rights. He wanted everyone to live by the golden rule, "Do not do to others, that you would not have them do to you." He believed that this simple rule would govern itself really. This simple, easy point would set China on a path that would create peace and a sense of security throughout. Everyone would be treated fairly and no one would "attack" another, verbally, physically, or emotionally. The people would be free to say what they wanted, however if everyone adhered to the golden rule, there would not be unrest or unkind words or actions being spread.

__ Tolerance of Diversity __
As previously stated, Confucius believed that everyone should be treated equally, as well as stating this quote: "Do not do to others, that you would not have them do to you." This simple rule has much wisdom behind it. Do not discriminate others and you will not be discriminated." Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star. " This quote ties back to the golden rule. Do not be ignorant to others and others will not show ignorance to you. If everyone were to live by this rule, there would be no discrimination of race, ethnicity, or differences in general of any kind.

**__Global Interdependence__**

Global interdepnedence was an ideal that Confucius held high. He believed that in order to set one another in the right mind set, nations need to look to one another for guidance. Because of the fact that no one is perfect, no society is perfect. Keeping each other in check was important to Confucius. **__Environment__**

**"He who is harmony with nature hits the mark without effort and apprehends the truth without thinking."** Confucius believed that inner peace was the way to accomplishing all things. One cannot achieve peace without being at ease in one's environment. He believed that the natural surroundings of human existence should not be destroyed, but adapted to. He believed humans to be flexible and that they should conform to the ways of the land.

__Questions Answered__
//** What efforts have you taken to interact with China?- **// Confucius openly taught his ideals to mass crowds of people and one on one. He conformed his teachings to his pupils. He opened schools and they were open to all eager to learn. //** Have you promoted a positive relationship with China?- **// Confucius definitely promoted a positive relationship with China, and in fact with everyone he met. Again, the golden rule comes in to play. He believed that everyone could and should respect everyone they met. He longed for an overall peace to rain on China.

**//Do you intend on promoting the progress with China?-//** China needs much progress and I will stand by them for support through the very end. Loyalty to my people is very important to me. Patience is a virtue, something I have much of and something China needs. //** What impact will China have on the next 50 years of world history?- **// China will willingly and peacefully work together with other nations, in the hope to create a better world. China will clean up the environment and reestablish unity between what was beofre and what is to come. Creating electricity without polluting the nature surrounding the people, China will set this example for the world.

__Resources__

http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/confucius/#ConLif http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucius http://www.famous-proverbs.com/Confucius.htm http://www-chaos.umd.edu/history/time_line.html http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/confucius/ http://www.imperialchina.org/Zhou_Dynasty.html []