Based on what you have learned about Confucius's political philosophy, interpret the
following saying:
One who rules with de is like the Pole Star: it simply remains in its place
and receives the homage of the myriad lesser stars.
I believe the saying, "One who rules with de is like the Pole Star: it simply remains in its place
and receives the homage of the myriad lesser stars." represents Confucious political philosophy
because he believed that a ruler ought to rule a people through example and virtue rather than
through fear of punishment. He believed that If laws were enacted in a society seeking to punish
those ill-behaved then the individuals will do what they can to avoid the punishments without
feeling shame for their actions, where as if a ruler leads by example of what one ought to and out

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- Fall '19
- Dr. Paul Capezzuto