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Ms. Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY 551 – 479 B.C.E. Born in the feudal  state of Liu. Became a teacher and editor of books. Li -- Rite, rules, ritual decorum (Binding  force of an enduring stable society) Ren -- humaneness, benevolence,  humanity Shu -- Reciprocity, empathy Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do unto you. Yi -- Righteousness Xiao -- Filial Piety (Respect your elders!) 1. Ruler Subject 2. Father Son 3. Husband Wife 4. Older Brother YoungerBrother 5. Older Friend YoungerFriend Status Age Gender The single most important Confucian  work. In Chinese, it means “conversation.” Focus on practicalities of interpersonal  relationships and the relationship of the role of rulers and ministers to the conduct of government. Knowing what he knows and knowing what he  doesn’t know, is characteristics of the person who knows. Making a mistake and not correcting it, is  making another mistake. The superior man blames himself; the  inferior man blames others. To go too far is as wrong as to fall short. 372 - 289 B.C.E. Disciple of Confucius.  Starts off with the assumption that “people  are basically good.” If someone does something bad, education,  not punishment, is the answer. Good people will mend their ways in  accordance to their inherent goodness. The emperor is the example of  proper behavior -- “big daddy” Social relationships are based on  “rites” or “rituals.” Even religious rituals are important for SOCIAL, not religious reasons, acc. to Confucius. INDIA 1. Brahmin CHINA 1. Scholar-Gentry 2. Kshatriyas 2. Peasants 3. Vaishyas 4. Shudras 3. Artisans 4. Merchants Untouchables Soldiers Imperial Nobility Domestic Slaves 280? - 233 B.C.E. Han Fe Zi. Lived during the late Warring States period. Legalism became