History Homework

History Homework
According to Confucius, filial piety explains the behavior of a human who respects all of his elders. These elders include his parents, ancestors, and others who are elder than the person. Having the characteristic of filial piety is important to form a strong and morally good society. Confucius considered filial piety as one of the most significant factors in the development of a respectable society because this feature determines how realized a human is and how he behaves and interacts with his surroundings.
When Arjuna returned to Krishna in the distress that he had to kill his kinsmen and elders during the war, Krishna replied to him by stating that these people that you are grieving for, don’t deserve your sorrow. He said that casting out bodies is like taking off old clothes, that are, later on, replaced by the new ones. Therefore, Krishna convinced Arjuna that he should not be deceived by his feelings. Confucius would certainly disagree with these reasons because his approach towards humanity is something very different than this as he believed in virtue, respects elders and serving others.
For Socrates, life is a mere chance of preparing for the life afterward and anything that a human is involved in; he will be responsible for it for eternity. Self-discipline, knowledge, and justice are some of the main determinants of a good life and also help improve it. Wisdom is in knowing that one’s knowledge is limited while virtue delivers an exalted level of happiness.

Confucius would agree with this view as he also focused on dignity. Jesus might also agree with him but a difference would emerge in the context of both definitions as because Jesus’s teachings are more divine while Socrates considers the human a simple creature trying to grow as an ethical, just, and moral entity.
The first image of Buddha’s footprints with a Dharmachakra on each foot represents his purity with Triatna emblem on the heel portraying refute while the hand gestures convey respect and greeting. The second image portrays a more natural form of humans depicting temptation and distraction by Mara demon in the form of glory and pleasure. The image on page 213 imitates a character that listens to the agonies and distress of the world with its many ears and fosters to moral transformation. The last image interprets the idea of a future Buddhist who is cheerful, happy, and content. This image conforms the belief of Buddha about spreading and sharing good vibes.
These images seem to portray a variety of human needs and desires of even the people who are outside the Buddhist religion including refuting, temptation, distress and happiness. However, the images might not be able to address all of the needs e.g. its representation of sin and suffering is unique. Additionally, these images are specific to Buddhist believers as they reflect on core Buddhist teachings.
Religion can be supporting the political authority and social elites as it encourages people to respect the ones that are elder than them in terms of age, authority, power, or wisdom. This fosters a sense of obedience in the Society. Conversely, religion can also undermine authority by convincing humanity that the corrupt and old ones need to be replaced to ensure improvement in life, and practice justice.