...The Ideal Person Cameron Bonner REL 133 March 20, 2014 Gregg R. Johnson, Ed. D. The Ideal Person An ideal Person according to Confucius was one who had the ability to focus on the reality of the world and be empowered to provide guidelines as to how people ought to live their lives. His main goal was that everyone was in a position to carry themselves with dignity, good moral character, grace, and be well spoken. The Ideal person in regard to the way he was described by Confucius could be regarded as someone who has been able to learn how to live their entire life within the parameters that had firmly been established by the Heavens. Confucian taught five virtues that an ideal person ought to have: ren, xiao, li, shu, and wen. Ren can be translated to refer to simply goodness or compassion. This is the central virtue from the teachings of Confucianism that does make us to be human. Ren has two major aspects: reciprocity and loyalty. Loyalty can be defined as the commitment to the true Way, while reciprocity refers to not having to inflicting on other people that which you would not want. These teachings continue to affirm that wisdom has different aspects, and among these is the capability to be a good judge of other people’s character. This teaching affirms that the qualities of humanity, benevolence and love are qualities are in all humans and it remains the duty of parents, governments and teachers to cultivate Ren. Li is refers to the proprietary good manners or rites...
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...The Ideal Person The Ideal person is one of several teachings that Confucius taught. Confucius believed that the ideal person would become an excellent leader and nurture and harmonious society. Confucius believed that both an ideal person and a harmonious society complemented each other. He believed that the ideal person could keep society in tune and a in tune society could produce ideal people. In Confucius eyes everyone has the capability of achieving this level. This was different than the Daoism belief that one can only achieve this level only through isolation. Confucius believed that in order for harmony to exist in society everyone had a role to play (MOLLOY). He placed these roles into the five great relationships. The first was Father-son relationship, which Confucius considers to be the core of the foundation of Society. Second, was Elder brother-Younger brother relationship, the elder brother had a responsibility on raising his/her younger siblings. The third responsibility was husband and wife, which meant that they must care for one another. The fourth responsibility was Elder-younger, which meant the Elder person had a responsibility on lending a hand to the younger generation. Finally the fifth responsibility was ruler-subject, which meant the rulers were presented as a father figure to all. Just as social harmony comes from the living out of the Five Great Relationships, so personal excellence comes from the manifestation of five virtues....
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...Tholtha Sakadavitou Room: Kirirom ID: 76244 Date: 29, December, 2014 WR-8 My Ideal Person Some people were born in a rich and happy family, but some other were born in a poor and unhappy family. For me, my parents are the most important people in the world. They did not give me birth, but they also provide me the knowledge and many other. But a person who always help and support me is my father. My father is a person who is intelligent in the family. He is a good leader and active person. He controls all members in the family very well. He is a strong and serious person. If he want to do something, he tried his best to do it untitled he succeeds. My father always care about me because when I go to school or enjoy my friend's party ,he always tells me not to come back too late and be careful with driving. He is a person who is honest and reliable. I remember when I was studying grade 12, he had promise to buy me a new motorbike if I passed pass the final exams and got grade A or B. After I passed and grade B, he bought me a new motor bike .I was really happy that he respect his promise. He is a supportive person too. For example, when I have some problems about my works or my friends, he always give me words of wisdom and good advice. He always support and make me happy whenever I met problems, or I'm upset because of something. However my father is also a person doesn't has all kind of good behaviors too. When he drunk he like too much and finds some problem...
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...Confucian Relationships Andrea Guadiana REL/133 January 31, 2014 James Kirk The ideal person according to Confucius Confucius was an outstanding thinker, educator, and philosopher. He believed that a superior man is threefold. First of all, the ideal person is virtuous and free from anxieties. Second, he is wise and free from perplexities. Third of all, he is bold and fearless. Morality was the most important subject for Confucius. He stated that the ideal person was one who learns to live their life within the parameters established by heaven. Confucius believed that the ideal person should follow five basic concepts or virtues. The first of these is Ren, or compassion. Ren is considered to be the highest virtue on Confucianism. Ren has to do with human-heartedness and compassion for others. It represents the ideal relationship among humans. The next concept is Li. Li is the ritualistic means by which humanity’s potential is achieved. Confucius believed that Li was the principle that kings embodied the laws of heaven and the regulated expression of human nature. It is a code of conduct. Li also refers to well defined relationships with love for others, loyalty among friends, and respect and benevolence for rulers. Li involves moral discipline. The third concept is Xiao. Xiao refers to respect for the family and reverence for parents because life comes from them. Honoring the parents can be shown by protecting one’s body since it was given to him by his parent’s. Xiao...
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...Qualities of an Ideal Business person in fashion, Fashion Design and Social Responsibility. Modern designers know how to balance their ethical values wit profits, and hence strike a chord with consumers and society, and environmental-friendly practices such as fiber production, manufacturing, designing and purchasing, facilitate them in their endeavors. Characteristics of an ideal business person is a person who finds it worth risking, especially in term of his or her finances, in a particular project such as fashion, with hope of introducing new related ventures that will culminate into visible success financially. There are risk factors and therefore maximum care and guided moves are things to take care of first. It is made up of a combination of entrepreneurial theories that allude to the psychological traits of an individual. Conception of the personality attribute of a great business person in the fashion industry is to establish a kingdom, followed by the need for achievement, the internal locus of control closely followed by non-conformist and finally the culmination of all personality attributes will lead to a great business person. The argument is that there is no generic definition for the entrepreneur or help to understand entrepreneurship. Identifying career possibilities that will capitalize your talents and create an action plan to brand for myself, networking, and pinching my projects. Learning to package my expertise and uniqueness for a career reinvention...
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...The Ideal Person According To Confucius REL/133 The Ideal Person According To Confucius Confucianism is a belief system developed by Confucius and Chinese tradition. It encompasses the importance of educational and moral development in individuals. The perfect human being must have the qualities of saint, scholar, and gentleman. To accomplish this, one must adhere to the guidelines of the ‘Five Great Relationships and the Five Virtues. The ideal person, according to Confucius, would be the junzi. This is the definitive noble human being. The junzi would have been taught virtue from a young age, thus these ideals are completely innate. Some of these virtues are faithfulness, modesty, compassion and diligence. He is a critical thinker and impartial witness. Although educated, the junzi never uses his knowledge to insult or offend and holds himself accountable for his mistakes. He would follow a special set of etiquette rules, ensuring proper relationships. The junzi behaves in a simple yet dignified manner. He is a natural leader. The junzi is also reverent in worship. He respects the relationship hierarchy set forth by Confucius referred to as the Five Great Relationships. In addition to the appreciation of the Five Great Relationships, it is necessary to live by five distinct virtues. The first virtue is represented by Ren. Ren can be described to the West as empathy; feeling for another human being. It is the consciousness of human relationships. The simple...
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...Confucian Humanism Magdalena A. Villaba If one word could characterize Chinese civilization, it would be Humanisn. Humanism is taken to generally mean- that man and his activities are given great importance. Thus, it is said that one of the characteristics of Chinese thought is this- worldliness- in other words, greater attention to life in this world. Humanism’s emphasis is on man’s self- dependence rather than dependence in heaven or the ancestors. In fact, it was a humanism that professes the utility of man and heaven. It is in this sense that humanism has dominated Chinese thought from the dawn of history. Humanism is an outgrowth of historical and social change. To understand Confucius, it is necessary to realize what sort of a world he lived in. He is criticized as having been too much interested in the orderly arrangement of affairs, but it must be remembered that he was trying to bring order out of something close to chaos. To hold his revolutionary ideas and to talk to them as he freely did in a world where these were extremely dangerous gave life adventure enough. Chinese history starts with the Shang dynasty. This civilization suffered a setback when in 1122 B.C., according to traditional chronology, the Shang were conquered by a coalition of relatively rude tribesmen. The conquerors were led by the Chou people who established the Chou dynasty. The invaders pushed their conquest to cover a considerable portion of North China, but it was impossible for them to administer...
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...The Ideal Human a Cording To Confucianism Rel 133 January 30, 2012 Elizabeth Reedy This is the ideal human a cording to Confucianism; this is a guideline of a social group, a individual that is converted in to perfection is one that has a mixer of ren, li, shu, Xiao and wen. The ideal human is define as junzi it is interpret as a “superior person or noble person” as it writing in the text book. When defining the ideal person one most look at all essence of the person. Confucian look at relationships to signify the ideal person, to the elder brother-younger brother, the elder brother is responsible for the younger sibling in how they are raised. The relationship with the husband-wife the husband is the protector of the wife, and the wife is the homemaker and mother. The gift-giving plays a great role in strengthen relationships. Confucian ideals are the inward expression of Ren. Confucius believed that human are good at the core. Li is Confucian virtues of ethics and is a part of the commonly called the five constant virtues of Confucianism. In the Shu this is how my action affect is the other person. With the Xiao this means valuing the family and is for the family’s welfare. The term wen means culture this is the development of the arts. When these are all in operation this is the ideal human a cording to Confucianism. One a person meets all the virtues in Confucianism they are the ideal human. Thinking of other before them self, having the up most respect for their...
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...ENC1102 Research Paper 3/15/2014 The Thin-Ideal Women around the world struggle with self-worth as well as depression. Many of these lead to more severe situations, such as eating disorders or even suicide. The idea which has created these issues has developed over time through media and the fashion world. The idea that women are to look a certain way and wear a specific size has caused much turmoil for those living in the Western world. It has been proven through research and studies that show the impact media and advertising has on a woman’s self-esteem as well as her self-image. It has become a cultural idea for women to have thin, curve-free bodies, which cause women who do not fit the image to feel body dissatisfaction along with an importance of the woman’s weight leading her toward depression. Though men can be effected by the stereotypes of body images, it is higher amongst women (Rizon and Fallon, 1988). How Media Portrays the Thin-Ideal The media portrays the thin-ideal through many different aspects. It almost always uses a communicator (the person who is used to relay the message of how thin is the best body image), a message (this is different depending on the type of media used), the channel (which is also different depending on what message the communicator is trying to portray), and finally the audience (who the communicator desires to reach through his or her message using a specific channel). An example of this type of media would be a Weight Watchers...
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...perfect person through concepts such as ren, li, shu, xiao, and wen. A person must work towards these items to achieve Chun-Tzu, which is an exemplification of ideal virtue. Ren is virtue and humanity. When developing ren, one must develop a cultivation of feeling emphasizing respect, empathy, compassion, and love for all humanity and all people. This is extremely important because it places care in one’s heart and helps them overcome the negative exterior. Ren is an excellent quality to have and in Confucianism, it helps lead to the ideal human being. Li is propriety and proper conduct. This is doing what is right. This is treating people with courtesy and respect. Without Li, one cannot be the ideal person because they will lose their ability to respond to other human beings. In Confucianism it is essential to do what is right and exhibit proper conduct in order to become the ideal person. Shu is known as the Golden Rule and it emphasizes reciprocal actions and effects. Shu is one of the most important teachings of Confucianism. This is basically treating people the way you would like to be treated. Shu emphasizes an attitude towards others that reflects what one wants as a reciprocal. This is another essential element in becoming the ideal person. Xiao is filial piety. It reflects the dutiful relationship that a child has towards a parent. A person who embodies filial piety acts and feels in a way that one should feel towards their own parent. This person cares for...
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...not being dependent; you just are in control of their actions and destiny. Using research, experience, imagination and the analysis we will create the best possible workable theories to achieve great results. Responsibility is a very primordial value today, because is helpful in the daily life, both in moral, personal and sentimental. Responsible persons excel in many areas and are worthy to recognize when a person duly fulfills its responsibilities. Responsible people are one who is aware of his actions and assume the consequences of their actions, whether accidentally or intentionally. Even though the irresponsibility of a man, are priorities, because part of daily leaving and fundamental to life. Priorities, a priority is something important compared to other things, must receive more resources and be treated faster. . For example: "Public health is the priority of this government," "If you do not have a house, and bought a new car, I think you have changed priorities", "The company has many problems, but the priority is to pay right salaries "."Time and money are the two most common factors that lead to set priorities." If a person has many pending tasks, it is common to set a list of priorities to cater first what we already cannot wait. For example: fix an electrical problem in a home is overriding the redecoration. In terms of money, given that usually a scarce resource, the priority list can meet the most urgent needs first or base, for example: paying rent will have...
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...e top management needs to be strong in driving their ideal cultures. As people we decide to do different things, and so without top management presenting this function then as employees and people we will continue on and do what we want to do and avoid company culture. In my current company, it was initially different in the beginning. No culture and no one person leading the focus of the employee base. Now, with work by our vice president, the culture is very focused and top line when going against suppliers and contractors. I feel this may be different again when I eventually move to another company.e top management needs to be strong in driving their ideal cultures. As people we decide to do different things, and so without top management presenting this function then as employees and people we will continue on and do what we want to do and avoid company culture. In my current company, it was initially different in the beginning. No culture and no one person leading the focus of the employee base. Now, with work by our vice president, the culture is very focused and top line when going against suppliers and contractors. I feel this may be different again when I eventually move to another company.e top management needs to be strong in driving their ideal cultures. As people we decide to do different things, and so without top management presenting this function then as employees and people we will continue on and do what we want to do and avoid company culture. In my current...
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...Confucianism Dorcas Gray REL/133 March 30, 2015 Elizabeth Jarnagin Confucianism Confucianism is an ethical system which was founded by Confucius “Master King.” Confucianism is based on Confucius belief that all persons are capable of doing good. The core idea of Confucianism is humanitarianism, and it is often thought of as a system that regulate social groups. However, according to Molloy (2013), “Confucianism is not just the ideal of an orderly society but also the ideal of a perfect human being” (p. 230). With this information, the paper will provide information on the five great relationships according to Confucianism, the ideal person act, and the role of Confucianism in Chinese culture and society today. The Five Great Relationships According to Confucianism, relationships are perceived to be a combination of individuals interwoven, and exist as a unit despite inequalities. However, these differences give rise to the development of different class of relationships which are divided into five groups such as: • Father and son – Confucians see family as the foundation of existence and the father and son relationship as the core (Molloy, 2013, p. 231). Parents have the responsibility to provide and lay a foundation for their children. Children should at all times be respectful to their parents, and when the parents are old, children are obligation to care for them. • Older and younger brother – An older brother is expected to assume the responsibility of helping...
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...relationship, husband-wife relationship, elder-younger relationship, and finally the ruler-subject relationship. The Five Great Relationships signify that each person must live up to his or her social role and social status (Molloy, 2013). Ideal Person Confucianism believes in becoming an ideal or perfect person. This perfect person is the junzi (chün tzu)—a term usually translated as “superior person,” although a better translation may be “noble person” (Molloy, 2013). In such a noble human being the Confucian ideals have been inculcated since childhood, and the virtues have been practiced for so long that the whole Confucian manner of relating to the world has become completely natural (Molloy, 2103). Role of Confucianism It has not been easy for Confucianism to exist in the modern world. China even began to move away from it. Confucianism was accused of enslaving women to their fathers and husbands, of subjugating sons to tyrannical fathers, and of keeping alive a culture and literature that only looked to the past (Molloy, 2013). However it seems now there might be a turnaround for Confucianism. Rather than dying, Confucianism is possibly beginning a new stage in its long life (Molloy, 2013). Conclusion It is clear that the values taught by Confucianism were those to create an ideal world and well as ideal individuals. With the comeback of Confucianism on the rise, one can hope that more people will take to this way of life and belief system and a more peaceful...
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...apocalypse will ever occur is unlikely. However, such absent inactivity should not lead a person to eliminate the possibility of a zombie apocalypse as a future reality. Unlike natural disasters that often come with a warning, a zombie apocalypse would most likely be absent of any warning – it’s an outbreak that occurs unexpectedly, and spreads rapidly. Due to the unpredictable nature of zombie apocalypses, one should not neglect preparation. While at first glance, it may seem that surviving a zombie apocalypse is impractical; with the proper location, shelter, and weapons, people can in fact survive. Location is a vital factor to consider when preparing for a zombie apocalypse....
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