Confucius vs. Plato / Their Ideas On Society & State
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This 11 page research paper compares and contrasts the views of Confucius and Plato on society and the creation of a ruling state. Specifically discussed are the nature of man in terms of good and evil, what role, if any, a higher power plays; whether or not morality can be learned; and the purpose of the state and qualities of its leaders. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Conplato.wps
Essay Title: Confucius vs. Plato / Their Ideas On Society & State

The Analects of Confucius
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A 6 page research paper on the history, value and significance of Confucius' Analects, a multi-volume, 2,500 year old collection of his sayings put into writing after his death by his followers. Confucius had something to say about every aspect of human life within the confines of his society, truths that today, even with all the societal changes that have ocurred over the centuries, remain truths applicable still to human life that Confucius worked so fervently to improve. Bibliography lists 6+ sources.
Filename: Confucis.wps
Essay Title: The Analects of Confucius

Asian National Essay
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A 7 page creative & fictitious essay (based on historical facts) of the viewpoint of an Asian national around the turn of the century. The essay is written from the viewpoint of a Vietnamese farmer, who believes in Confucianism, and is hearing the words of Marx talk about collective farming techniques. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Asianess.wps
Essay Title: Asian National Essay

Confucianism / Book Review
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5 page review and discussion of the book 'An Outline of Confucianism' by D.Y. Lee. Author describes the history and evolution of this core philosophy.
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Essay Title: Confucianism / Book Review

Story of Stone
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In 6 pages, the author discusses that the Confucian analects provided traditional family values to China and they are reflected in “Story of Stone” by Cao Xueqin. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PCconfv.doc
Essay Title: Story of Stone

The Divine: Taoist, Confucian, and Shinto Beliefs
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A 5 page paper which discusses the Taoist, Confucian, and Shinto beliefs as they relate to the divine. A brief illustration of each is provided, followed by a brief comparison and contrast. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Essay Title: The Divine: Taoist, Confucian, and Shinto Beliefs

CHINA ECONOMIC REFORM AFTER 1949: A RESEARCH PERSPECTIVE
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This 7-page paper is an analysis of the Chinese Economic Reform movement after Mao's takeover of mainland China in 1949. The paper touches on the benefits of the reform (i.e., wiping out the feudalistic and subservient culture) and the disadvantages, namely a decrease in agricultural resources and business innovation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTchiref.rtf
Essay Title: CHINA ECONOMIC REFORM AFTER 1949: A RESEARCH PERSPECTIVE