This philosopher argued that virtue rather than punishment better instills a sense of shame, which is necessary to prevent crimes. In a famous story about this philosopher, he refused to ask about the
This philosopher argued that virtue rather than punishment better instills a sense of shame, which is necessary to prevent crimes. In a famous story about this philosopher, he refused to ask about the horses after the stables were burnt. This philosopher said that "what you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others," his so-called "silver rule." Two important concepts in this man's philosophy are righteousness and ritual, referred to as yi and li. This philosopher served in the Lu state, and one follower founded a "neo-" version of this man's philosophy. For 10 points, name this teacher of Mencius and author of the Analects, a famous Chinese philosopher.
This philosopher argued that virtue rather than punishment better instills a sense of shame, which is necessary to prevent crimes.