Ch 8 Traditions and Encounters AP World
Confucius and his school- members constantly go for gov?t positions. Optimistic Reasons why the three schools of thought were formed during the Period of the Warring states (403-221 BCE)- forced thoughtful people to reflect on the nature of society and think about man?s role. Different methods to restore order during this chaos Confucius-Kong Fuzi. A pragmatic man who wanted to serve as a member of lu court Best way to promote good gov?t- lead by example Junzi- superior individuals. Took a broad view of public affairs and did not allow personal interest to influence their judgments. Confucius wanted to form these people and place them in government positions. His students were Mencius, Xunzi (Xunzi believed humans to be self centered