A deep and sincere respect and reverence for one's elder family members

Mencius and Xunzi had completely opposing views on this topic.

It is limitless, vague, and empty.

Human nature is inherently this.

Thumbs up or thumbs down: ritual will solve all of society's problems?

The work containing the core ideas of Confucius.

For Xunzi, this is an external mechanism used to control imporoper human behavior.

'The Dao that can be spoken of is not the true..."

Human's nature can be overcome via this.

Human nature is inherently this.

An ideal ruler should rule not via strict rules but rather via this "trickle down" method.

For Mencius, this is an internal virtue that develops from the sprout of respect.

Daoists seek to eliminate this.

Goverment officials should be selected on the basis of this.

These twin handles should never be delegated to a subordinate.

A core Confucian virtue, it involves acting with inner moral integrity, compassion for others, and sensitivity to others.

For both philosophers, you use this part of the body to either curb/develop human nature.

The dao would rather not choose to label things, but if it had to choose to affiliate with the "strong" or the "weak," which would it affiliate with?

Mo Tzu felt that this was a complete waste of money and resources.

Waiting for the era of the sage kings to return is like waiting for this to smash itself into a tree stump.

"A king should act as befits a king. A prince should act as befits a prince. A father should act as a father. A son should act as a son."

The potentially subversive aspect of Mencius' philosophy.

Of the two Daoist philosophers we looked at, this one is sometimes considered the more pessimistic one, seeking to prepare people for death.

Non action: thumbs up or thumbs down?

Law should possess these characteristics.