The Master said, "If the people be led by laws, and uniformity sought to be given them by punishments, they will try to avoid th

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The Master said, "If the people be led by laws, and uniformity sought to be given them by punishments, they will try to avoid th

e punishment, but have no sense of shame. If they be led by virtue, and uniformity sought to be given them by the rules of propriety, they will have the sense of shame, and moreover will become good."
–The Analects

According to Confucius, why is being led by a good leader better than being led by laws?

People do not obey laws; they only obey leaders.
People want to avoid being punished by a good leader.
People do not feel shame when following a good leader.
People will follow not only a good leader’s rules, but also his example.

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Delvig [45] · Answer 1 · 2022-12-17T17:07:45+03:00

Delvig [45]2 years ago

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Answer:

the person above me is correct. D. People will follow not only a good leader’s rules, but also his example.

Explanation:

Drupady [299] · Answer 2 · 2022-12-17T15:38:16+03:00

Answer:

People will follow not only a good leader's rules, but also his example.

Explanation:

According to Confucius, laws exist only to prevent a person from doing something out of fear of punishment's. It does not change/shape the people's character. The people will easily do criminal activities the moment they feel that they wouldn't get caught.

Good leader on the other hand, can change/shape the people character. If good leaders embodied positive attitude and disciplines, people who see it will feel more inclined to set them as an example and make effort to possess those same characteristics.