Perfect Role Model

Confucius had a particular way of thinking. His teachings’ goal was to create the perfect gentlemen. He talks about Good and what does it mean to be Good. He has very deep quotes and philosophical thoughts. In Book Four he kind of explains what is Good, in Book Five he explains who is Good and who isn’t. In Book Six he simple states some judgments to his pupils and himself. Good is described as the opposite of what today is describes happiness, to be the opposite of greedy and the opposite of materialistic, one who is Good is one who enjoys life without measuring joy in profit. One who cares for the common good and not the personal good. One who is Good is a one who is not interested in Way and who is willing to achieve the Way the best way possible without caring about the “shaggy clothes” 4.10. Something that I did not like about his sayings was that it gives an impression of judgement, as if “he is Good, he isn’t, he is better than he is” and so on… If Confucius was a perfect role model, then he shouldn’t be judging others, he should be rewarding them by who they are and not if they are better or worst than somebody else.

Confucius also talks about fate a little but it drew my attention. “the Master sighed, “That we are going to lose him most be due to fate! How else could such a man be afflicted with such an illness (and we left with nothing we can do)? How else could such a man be afflicted with such an illness?” 6.10. This man, Boniu, was an exceptional man that was probably in the category of “Good” for Confucius. Everything is due to fate. Every step we make is because that’s what our destiny decided to be. I am certain that Confucius is going to talk about it later on. Confucius if I am not wrong created through his teaching a king of a religion, they deeply influenced China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. He has point of view towards morality that made the people meditate and feel related.