HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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Question
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a son pointing out the weakness of his father
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a father allowing his sons to face danger on their own
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a ruler hiding the danger of an invasion from his people
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an older brother setting a positive example for his siblings
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which of these is the Confucian ideal way for brothers interact? The younger should show deference to the elder.
Detailed explanation-2: -There is a famous passage in the Analects of Confucius that is taken as a description of the teaching of jen. It reads simply: “Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you.” As has often been commented, it is essentially the Golden Rule of the Christian Bible.
Detailed explanation-3: -An older brother should be gentle with his younger brother, and the younger brother must display humility and respect toward his older brother. This reflects Confucius’ teaching that the oldest son is next in line to hold authority in the house following the death of a father.
Detailed explanation-4: -There are five principles around which Confucianism revolves-Jen, Li, Xin, Chung, Yi. The concept of Jen is based on human nature and benevolence. Li is a principle of respect and propriety.