World Religions Essay: The Analects This reading is the first two chapters from The Analects of Confucius. Document Preview: World Religions Essay: The Analects This reading is the first two chapters from The Analects of Confucius. Here are some words you need to understand: The Master = Master Kong Fuzi = Confucius filial = acting properly as a son or daughter filial piety = respect for ones family and ancestors The Way = Dao (Tao) the rituals = li = a code of propriety with a disciplined way of proper conduct a gentleman = a person (male or female) of talent and virtue, the ideal person What are some important themes that you find repeated throughout the sayings? How does the wisdom of the Analects seem similar to/different from the wisdom of the Dao de Jing? Be specific. In what ways is the wisdom of the Analects similar to/different from the US culture of today? Give some specific examples. Try to imagine a society in which these sayings were put into action. What do you think it would be like and would you enjoy being part of that society? Explain. 2 PAGES. Make certain your punctuation, spelling and grammar are letter-perfect. It will reduce you grade!!! fect. It will reduce you grade!!! the first two chapters from The Analects of Confucius. Here are some words you need to understand: The Master = Master Kong Fuzi = Confucius filial = acting properly as a son or daughter filial piety = respect for ones family and ancestors The Way = Dao (Tao) the rituals = li = a code of propriety with a disciplined way of proper conduct a gentleman = a person (male or female) of talent and virtue, the ideal person What are some important themes that you find repeated throughout the sayings? How does the wisdom of the Analects seem similar to/different from the wisdom of the Dao de Jing? Be specific. In what ways is the wisdom of the Analects similar to/different from the US culture of today? Give some specific examples. Try to imagine a society in which these sayings were put into action. What do you think it would be like and Attachments: EssayThe-An.doc The-Analects-.PDF