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Effect of nature and nurture on individual development
Effect of nature and nurture on individual development
Effect of nature and nurture on individual development
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We never know what life has in store and that’s as it should be. Sometimes we can get a glimpse of what’s in store based on our actions. If I drive my car at a high speed constantly, then I can expect to be involved in an accident, sooner or later. I drink 2½ cups of coffee every morning and I kinda suspect somewhere along life’s path that will come back to haunt me. I have read reports saying that exact amount of coffee is good for you, and then other reports say there are things in coffee that are bad. So, a lot of decisions we make in life give us a cue on what may lie ahead for us. I have always had a tendency to believe that God charted our path, but I’m beginning to think that he leaves a lot of it up to us. Jerilyn and I have a several people in our life that are suffering health wise, and we suffer right along with them because they are such an important part of who we are. Granted, suffering is sometimes caused by our genes, but I suspect most of it is lifestyle and the effects of lifestyle choices normally rear their ugly head after you turn 40. My philosophy is “good health is a gimme until age 40, then you have to work for it”. All of that said however, does not relieve the us from worrying about those we love. All of know the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. We know that because it is in the New Testament, but did you know that it was said by Confucius 500 years before it was written in the bible? So, the belief that mankind should treat others kindly goes back a very long way (2500 years?). With all the violence in our world today it gives us pause to consider if we have lost that core part of us called conscience. Sometimes, I think we wake up each morning, read... ... middle of paper ... ... gave up to work in a cavernous building under artificial lights for most of my life. All those years my primary purpose was to provide a decent living for my family, totally unaware of what I was missing in life. In the hoosegow, prisoners are allowed outside in the daylight for one hour each day, to look up and see the sun and the beautifully blue sky. Looking back, I am saddened by how much I missed and by how little I knew about how much I missed. All of this brings to mind a quote by E.B. White, “People are, if anything, more touchy about being thought silly than they are about being thought unjust”. This could all be silly thinking on my part. I hope so. I wonder, when we get to the end of life, do we worry about things left undone? To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart…..Phyllis Theroux
Life can always change direction. We can have certain obstacles that challenge us. Sometimes this makes us stronger and we can always learn through these times. We always have
Confucius first goal was “cultivate humanes within oneself. He believed this was something all people can do” (Hoobler Thomas)
In "Book I, 8" Confucius stated that "If a gentleman is frivolous, he will lose the respect of his inferiors and lack firm ground, upon which to build up his education...And if he finds he has made a mistake, then he must not be afraid of admitting the fact and amending his ways." Confucius stated again “...Both small matters and great depend upon it. If things go amiss, he who knows the harmony will be able to attune them. But if harmony itself is not modulated by ritual, things will still go amiss” (Analects I.12, 86). The person should be able to change their ways for them to continue on their life, a person who doesn 't know wrong, then there is no point for others to respect them or act the same towards the person. A person must learn from their mistakes and correct their error to be able to develop goal-oriented and their way of ritual tradition. We learn from trial and error, that 's how we are able to expand our knowledge on specific topics. Giving the ability to become open to opportunities and learn not just from parents, but also from
In Confucianists, the thought of morality is comprehensive. In moral theory of Confucianism, Confucians contend that morality begins with an individual, right at this point and right at this time. A central part of morality in this philosophy is ReI (humanness) (Moral Theory and Practice 1). Humanness being at the center is the only way and strategy of determining character, and behaving in a way to establish others. At the core of Confucian philosophy, it is believed that morality is invariable. This means that morality cannot be performed in different environments but should be a continous action throughout existence. Almost all practices from the book of Genesis onwards reveals a wisdom of things that should be done right. Among the founders of Confucianism (Mencius) developed a question on morality. This query revolved around the scenario that has a child aged three sitting at the border of the well and an onlooker is watching. What should the observer
A large amount of ancient texts contain themes relating to violence, power, and war, while others, such as The Bhagavad Gita and Confucius’ Analects, focus on individual and collective development through a series of selfless acts. The two texts provide an in-depth system of duties and learning created to provide direction for the betterment of the self, as well as society as a whole. The Bhagavad Gita places a greater focus on the duties of individuals that must be fulfilled to achieve an enlightened state with the divine forces. Contradictory consequences are presented for those who choose to act in an egotistical manner and deny their duties. Confucius’ Analects, on the other hand, places its main focus on collective development and responsibility
During this time, many people judged others by the way they looked or the actions they took part in. The Golden Rule takes part as a major role in life, and these citizens completely disregards this rule. These people treat others
Confucius, the founding philosopher of Confucianism, never explicitly details what he believes to be the inherent nature of humans. However, through his teachings and writings, his opinion can be understood to be that humans reach good nature, through self-cultivation and self-improvement. He believes that humans are improvable and teachable, but lack virtue. “Confucius
This paper is a philosophical exploration of some aspects and implications of the "second great commandment", to "love thy neighbor as thyself", which Kierkegaard called the "royal command". This is often thought to be the heart of Christian ethics [Wattles, p.8].
Fate seems to defy humanity at every turn. A man may have his life planned out to the last second, but then some random force intervenes and he dies the second after he has completed his life plan. Some believe in fate, believing that our lives are predetermined from the moment we are born. Other people believe that everything is random, the result of some god rolling the dice in a universal poker game. Still other people believe that each and every person is in total control of his or her destiny, every step of the way. Who is to say which viewpoint is false? Every culture has a unique perception of the role of fate in our lives, and no group has the "right answer," simply a different answer. Taking into consideration the views of other cultures can help an individual refine his personal viewpoint on this inconceivable subject.
Confucius is known for stressing that human nature is intrinsically good. He stresses that human beings are born with the ability for differentiating between wrong and right. A person may not be aware from infancy which acts are tolerable and which acts are not, but all offspring feel shame, and once the children learn which deeds are bad or good, they have a normal tendency to consent of the former and criticize of the latter (Van and Bryan 27).
As a young girl at 14, I used to reminisce about the future, how badly I wanted to grow up, to drive, to be popular in high school, go to college and land an amazing job, have a huge home, nice cars, and an extremely handsome husband. The older I got, the more I began to realize all of the things I once desired for were not what I truly wanted. I began to realize the value of happiness, adventure, and creating memories rather than the value of temporary popularity, material items, and physical appearances. What I realized was that when one is lying on their deathbed, because the only thing guaranteed in life is death, they will not think, “oh what a lovely car I drove” but rather, “I remember when I went on my first road trip with my friends.” As mentioned in “Tuesdays With Morrie” by Mitch Albom, Morrie emphasizes the idea, “once you learn how to die, you learn how to live,” meaning, remembering that one day we will all depart from this world, one will realize what it truly means to live. Another pointer that can essentially alter one’s vision of living life: to live simply, as discussed in “Where I Lived and What I Live For” by David Henry Thoreau. Although thinking about death is a harsh reality on a young teenager, it is rather helpful to wrap our heads around it at a young age. Why? because as one grows older, they will see more death. Living a simple life may seem boring to a young teenager, but as one grows older and their schedules become bustled with work, and responsibilities, they will wish that they could step back, and choose a simple lifestyle.
The most well known quote from the Bible spoken by Jesus was The Golden Rule, this small quote contains a large amount of wisdom. In order to receive love one must give love first. If one wants to gain respect or be respected, one must give respect to others first even the ones that may be considered one?s enemy. If we wish to live a life that feels fulfilling, we must give openheartedly with others. Do to others, as you would have them do to you. "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' love those who love them. In addition, if you do well to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' do that. In addition, if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' lend to 'sinners,' expecting to be repaid in full. However, love your enemies, do well to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. (NIV, Luke 6:31-35)
The history of my ethical background developed early in my childhood by my parents, grandparents, school and society. I grew up in a Christian based home where my parents and grandparents used the teachings in the bible to shape my moral and ethical decision-making process. My moral philosophy is rooted from the verse Matthew 7:12, which, states, “do to others whatever you would like them to do to you”, also known as the “Golden Rule”. (Book of Matthew, 2004). My grandparents lived by this statement every day and it is through their daily interactions with members of society that provided me with a living example on the significance of living by this rule. My grandparents never met a stranger and the “Golden Rule” always applied to their interactions with people regardless of age, sex, race or religion and ultimately led many individuals to accept Jesus Christ into their lives. A recent experience at the United States Military Academy tested my personnel stance in the “Golden Rule” by conducting marriage counseling for the Army Married Couples Program on two female cadets recently engaged for marriage following graduation. All three
Confucius believed that a person's humaneness came from how disciplined they are as a human being and how disciplined they were at wanting to be good human beings. His teachings say that in order to understand a situation we must thoroughly think things through, and try to understand why we must act the way we do before we reach a decision ( Bonevac, Phillips- page 39, paragraph 1). But before a person can make a decision and have true understanding they must acquire knowledge. They must have basic knowledge of the world as well as knowledge of tradition and knowledge of proper social behavioral rules (Bonevac, Phillips- page 39, paragraph 1). According to Confucius the superior person does the right thing in a situation because it is right, not for his or her own personal gain (Bone...
Life is constantly throwing curveballs. They come from every angle, at differing speeds and all make diverse, lasting impacts. Yet, no matter how many are thrown in our direction, one may never be able to know when or from where the next is coming. Kierkegaard, a Danish philosopher, once said that “Life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived forward.” Meaning that, much like the curveballs, there is no way to understand what life will throw at us in the future, yet we must learn based on the experiences that have occurred in our past. For instance, when one becomes aware of the fact that a curveball is in their near future, and is ready to throw them off course, there is no time to think of what steps to take in order to get out of harm’s way. One must act solely on instinct, while simultaneously thinking through the process. We must then continue to think it over after the ac...