HIS 111 Confucius Paper Assignment
I would never have believed that Confucius' grave survived to the present, but here it is in Qufu in Shandong Province--although no one is exactly sure that he is really buried there. The standing stone in the center dates to the fifteenth century and is inscribed: "Grave of the Sacred King of Culture, who achieved Absolute Perfection." Photo credit adam lane. |
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Answer the following question in a one-page paper: Citing specific evidence from Confucius' The Analects (not from the textbook), explain some of the characteristics of ideal government according to Confucius.
Before proceeding, you might wish to read the short notes and review the study questions on Confucius. Your assignment should be sent to your course instructor following the directions for submitting assignments. Please take a moment to review Charlie's History Writing Center for specific information on the writing requirements for the assignments in the course. The Confucius Paper is worth a maximum of 100 points. |
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