“Conflicts between family and community”
Poll: Family vs. Community Obligation
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Watch: An Introduction to Confucius
Confucius was a moral philosopher and teacher in China about 2500 years ago. We learn about Confucius through a book called The Analects, which is a collection of short passages about the life and teachings of Confucius.
Check for Understanding: Confucius Mini-Quiz
Watch: A Sample Passage from The Analects
Check for Understanding: The Analects Mini-Quiz
Read & Discuss: Passage 13.8 from The Analects
The Governor of She declared to Confucius: “Among my people, there is a man of unbending integrity: when his father stole a sheep, he denounced him.” Confucius said: “Among my people, men of integrity do things differently: a father covers up for his son, a son covers up for his father – and there is integrity in what they do.”