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CONFUCIUS AND SOCRATES
Teaching Wisdom

By Sanderson Beck

CONTENTS

Introduction
Life of Confucius
Attitudes of Confucius
How Confucius Taught

Effort in Learning
Individualized Instruction
Questions and Answers
Correct Use of Language
Metaphors and Poetry
Human Examples
Cogent Sayings

What Confucius Taught

Subjects of Study
The Classics
Poetry and Music
Propriety
Politics
Religion
Virtue
Character Development and Self-improvement
Goodness
The Better Person

Example of Confucius
Influence of Confucius

The Socratic Problem

Aristophanes
Xenophon
Plato

Life of Socrates
Attitudes of Socrates

Life-style
Self-control
Love of Friendship
Desire to Learn
Ironic Modesty
Religious Beliefs
Devotion to Truth
Attitude toward Death

How Socrates Taught (Part 1)

Style and Approach
Individualized Instruction
Questions and Answers

How Socrates Taught (Part 2)

Poetry and Metaphor
Discussion

What Socrates Taught (Part 1)

Traditional Subjects
Politics
Virtue
Desires and Self-control
Courage
Knowledge and Wisdom

What Socrates Taught (Part 2)

Justice
Holiness
Friendship and Love
The Philosopher
The Good
Immortality of the Soul

Example of Socrates
Influence of Socrates

Confucius and Socrates Compared

Summary

Life and Deeds
Manner and Attitudes
Style and Methods
Content and Topics
Theory-Practice Correlation
Influence on Followers

Analysis and Synthesis
Recommendations
Bibliography

Da Xue Higher Education by Confucius English version by Sanderson Beck

Zhong Yong The Center of Harmony by Zisi English version by Sanderson Beck

Alcibiades I by Plato translated by Sanderson Beck
Apology by Plato translated by Sanderson Beck
Crito by Plato translated by Sanderson Beck
Phaedo by Plato translated by Sanderson Beck

SOCRATES A Series of Philosophical Plays Based on Dialogs by Plato by Sanderson Beck

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