Question

Answer all the questions given under each caption.

Confucius.

(a) When was confucius born?

(b) Mention the five important works of Confucius.

(c) What are the five cardinal principles of “Confucius” Ethics?

(d) Mention the three virtues to be possessed by a superior man.

Answer 1

(a) Confucius was bom in the Shantung province of China in 551 BCE.

(b) 1. The Book of Records 

2. The Book of odes 

3. The Book of changes 

4. The spring and Autumn Annals 

5. The Book of History.

(c) 1. Humaneness 

2. Righteousness 

3. Propriety 

4. Wisdom 

5. Trustworthiness.

(d) Intelligence, courage and good will.