1. Platonic Philosopher versus Confucian Sage
Primarily, they both value the pursuit of learning as key to the development of their model of an enlightened person. ... The first difference that comes to mind is how the philosophers are born predestined to be philosophers while sages are not determined at birth. ... First of all, Plato would have his guardians feel no attachment to those around them whereas Confucius emphasizes the importance of relationships with family and friends. ... In addition Socrates would have his philosophers free of emotional attachments to any person. ... Therefore philosophers cannot ever come to understand th...
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