1. How is Confucius described in the text? What were the primary teachings of Confucius?

 

2. Describe the Confucian principle of humanity. Do you think that this is a good moral principle? Why or why not?

 

3. Confucius said that leading people by virtue and restraining them by rules of decorum would lead people to become good. Do you think it is better to lead people by virtue and decorum rather than by laws and penalties? Why or why not?

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