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A 6 page overview of the ideological similarities and differences which exists between these philosophers. Contends that while these philosophers share many of the same ideological premises, Confucius and Socrates looked to government as the means to overcome man’s innate tendencies towards greed and corruption. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Three of the greatest philosophers of all time were Confucius. Buddha, and Socrates. While Buddha differs from Confucius and Socrates in that he is the focal point
of a religion, all three of these philosophers have many aspects in common in regard to their teachings and, indeed, even many aspects of their lives. At the same
time, however, there are certain key philosophical differences between these three great men which must be acknowledged. Life according to many
philosophers is an ongoing struggle between the values of just and unjust, right and wrong, admissibility and shamefulness. Some think that this struggle is in reality an artificial struggle,
one which mankind imposes upon himself. Others think that it is mankinds true purpose in life to be moral and just. Confucius, Buddha, and Socrates all add to
our understanding of the means by which we can accomplish this goal. Confucius was the first and greatest Chinese philosopher. His rules
of propriety have shape much of the worlds relations as we know them today. Propriety is defined as the quality of being proper, of conforming to contemporary uses and
customs. These rules extend to practically every aspect of our lives. There are expectations of proper conduct inherent in business and in personal affairs alike. These same
expectations are present in practically all institutions and organizations. Socrates and Buddha also added, however, to the rules of propriety by which the world works.
One of Confucius central philosophies regards what he termed the "man of humanity". This concept was simply an extension of his thoughts regarding propriety. It
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