PHI101_702 Unit 5 Discussion - Based on what you have learned about Confucius's political philosophy interpret the following saying One who rules with

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