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This research is being submitted on Sep 3 2014, for Eddie Feliciano G4440/POT4001 Political Thought

Thesis: In contrast to Confucius philosophy, a structured society is not all that is needed for a society to be good; not all people follow the rightful leader. Some are rebellious and thus they have to face the laws, some of which are borrowed from the laws of nature.

I According to Confucius, the best government is one which ruled by a moral leader who sets good example to the rest.

A. People should respect their parents and leaders

B. High moral leaders govern the masses well

C. The belief was later approved in china

II Later, Lao Tzu emphasized in the people will

A. People should leave in harmony with nature

B. Humility should be upheld

C. People should be willing to behave well

III Apart from a structured society and people’s will, religion should guide the government.

A. Religion should provide guidelines of how people should relate.

B. The doctrine should be used to make judgment of good and bad.

Reference

Munro, D. J. (1985). Individualism and holism: Studies in Confucian and Taoist values. Ann Arbor: Center for Chinese Studies, University of Michigan.

In the book, the author attempts to provide information on the values of Confucius and Tzu who are both philosophers from China. Accordingly, the two greatly contributed to the leadership theories. The author details the philosophers’ points of view and their importance.

Scharfstein, B.-A. (1995). Amoral politics: The persistent truth of Machiavellism. Albany: State University of New York Press.

In the book, the author attempts to provide an insight into the viewpoints of the philosophers. The values of the two philosophers have inspired many governments. Accordingly, the two greatly contributed to the leadership theories. The authors relate the philosopher’s politics to that of the modern day.

Weber, M., & Gerth, H. H. (1959). The religion of China: Confucianism and Taoism. Glencoe: Free Press.

In the book, the author attempts to provide information on the values of Confucius and Tzu, both of who are philosophers. Accordingly, the two greatly contributed to the leadership theories. The author details the various philosophers points of view and their importance to current day governments.