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CONFUCIUS<br />

<strong>Philosophy</strong> concerned with human be<strong>in</strong>gs and out<br />

nature<br />

Th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g <strong>is</strong> <strong>fundamental</strong> to our nature<br />

Our nature <strong>is</strong> divided, muddled and confused and<br />

th<strong>is</strong> d<strong>is</strong>tracts us from m<strong>or</strong>al duties<br />

Th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> way to overcome th<strong>is</strong> and enter an<br />

“impersonal life.”<br />

Goal: to become “gentlemanly,” only a few can do<br />

Stress on moderation, harmony and status quo<br />

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

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